Eremophila viridissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridissima
ID:
1552275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chinnock
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 218 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032210
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Eremophila viridissima (also called 'Green Emu Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub with grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila viridissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremophila viridissima has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Eremophila viridissima is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light and humidity.
Where to Find Eremophila viridissima
Eremophila viridissima is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.
Eremophila viridissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila viridissima?
Eremophila viridissima
What is the common name of Eremophila viridissima?
Green Emu Bush
What is the habitat of Eremophila viridissima?
Dry soils in open areas
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:77209134-1: 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].