Eremophila oppositifolia
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| Weeooka | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus: | Eremophila |
| Species: | E. oppositifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Eremophila oppositifolia R.Br. | |
Eremophila oppositifolia, also known as Weeooka or Twin -leaf Emu Bush, is a shrub or small tree which is native to Australia.
Description
This species can grow up to 10 metres in height and has white, cream, yellow, pink or red flowers between early autumn and mid spring (March to October in Australia).
Taxonomy
The first description of this species was published by botanist Robert Brown in 1810.
Distribution
The species occurs in Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
References
- "Eremophila oppositifolia R.Br". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- "Eremophila oppositifolia". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online: Eremophila oppositifolia
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