Eremophila maculata

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Eremophila maculata
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Hardiness:9
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Evergreen
Height:7'
Native to:
Medicinal Rating:
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Eremophila maculata (common name: spotted emubush)

Propagation: Seed

Cultivation: Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens[1]. Requires greenhouse protection in Britain[2].

Range: Australia - in all mainland areas.

Habitat: Clayey soils in the more arid regions[3].

Medicinal: Used in the treatment of colds[3].

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

In Leaf: Evergreen

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

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References

  1. Wrigley, John and Murray Fagg. Australian Native Plants. Collins, 1988.
  2. Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Lassak, Erich and Tara McCarthy. Australian Medicinal Plants.