Status:
valid
Authors:
Chinnock
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Eremophila : 398 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507210
Common Names
- Eremophila Spongiocarpa
- Spongy Fuchsia
- Fuchsia Bush
Description
Eremophila spongiocarpa (also called Spongy Fruited Eremophila, among many other common names) is a shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and dry sclerophyll forest. It has grey-green leaves and yellow to orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila spongiocarpa is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eremophila spongiocarpa are white and tubular in shape, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila spongiocarpa is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Eremophila spongiocarpa
Eremophila spongiocarpa is native to Western Australia.
Eremophila spongiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila spongiocarpa?
Eremophila spongiocarpa
What is the common name of Eremophila spongiocarpa?
Spongy-fruited Eremophila
What type of soil does Eremophila spongiocarpa prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Eremophila genus
Eremophila accrescens,
Eremophila acrida,
Eremophila annosocaulis,
Eremophila anomala,
Eremophila appressa,
Eremophila arbuscula,
Eremophila arenaria,
Eremophila arguta,
Eremophila attenuata,
Eremophila aureivisca,
Eremophila caespitosa,
Eremophila campanulata,
Eremophila canaliculata,
Eremophila caperata,
Eremophila ciliata,
Eremophila citrina,
Eremophila clavata,
Eremophila coacta,
Eremophila complanata,
Eremophila conferta,
Eremophila congesta,
Eremophila conglomerata,
Eremophila crenulata,
Eremophila cryptothrix,
Eremophila cuneata,
Eremophila decussata,
Eremophila demissa,
Eremophila dendritica,
Eremophila enata,
Eremophila eversa,
Eremophila fallax,
Eremophila fasciata,
Eremophila flabellata,
Eremophila flaccida,
Eremophila galeata,
Eremophila glandulifera,
Eremophila gracillima,
Eremophila hispida,
Eremophila humilis,
Eremophila hygrophana,
Eremophila incisa,
Eremophila jucunda,
Eremophila labrosa,
Eremophila lanata,
Eremophila lanceolata,
Eremophila lucida,
Eremophila magnifica,
Eremophila malacoides,
Eremophila micrantha,
Eremophila mirabilis,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77081501-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].