Eremophila longifolia
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Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Myoporaceae
- Genus
- Eremophila
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Woodiness
- woody
- Height
- 6 m
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Toxicity
Toxicity warning. The historical record reports a hazard for this plant. Do not use it to decide which parts are safe to eat or use medicinally.
The plant is toxic[1].
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
Treats sores and colds[1].
Material uses
Wood - hard, close-grained, durable, brittle, hard to work. It is used for veneer, inlay work and cabinet making[2].
Environment
- Range
- Australia - in all mainland areas except the extreme north.
- Habitat
- Often found on limestone, usually in inland areas[1].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
Seed -
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens[3].
References
Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.
Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.
Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0