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| Botanical Name: |
Eremophila maculata
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Spotted Emu Bush; Spotted Fuchsia; Native Fuchsia
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| Family Name: |
MYOPORACEAE
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| Genus: |
Eremophila
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| species |
maculata
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| Name Derivation |
G: Gk. eremos - desert, phileo - to love; S: Lat. spotted-throat of flowers
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| Growth Habit: |
Shrub
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| Dimensions: |
0.5-3m x 1-3m
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| Flower: |
Solitary, axillary, profuse on S-shaped pedicels to 2.5cm long; tubular, constricted near base; corolla lobes pointed: 4 upper and 1 lower, reflexed lobe
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| Climate: |
Soils: occurs naturally on heavy clay-loams; relatively good drainage; neutral to alkaline pH (up to 9) Pests: scale insects occasionally; grey mould (Botrytis spp) susceptible - mainly in still, humid, overcast/drizzly weather
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| Fruit: |
Globular to 2cm, green to purple; drupe
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| Propagation: |
Seed, cuttings
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| Horticulture Use: |
Ornamental and hardy; gardens, landscaping, shrub beds, screen, attracts birds; excellent for dry areas
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Warm temperate to hot semi-arid; full sun to slight shade; frost tolerant; drought tolerant when established; tip prune when young; tolerates heavier pruning when established; do not over fertilise or overwater
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| Foliage: |
Simple; 0.5-5cm x up to 1cm; oblanceolate, apex pointed (acuminate); alternate; entire; glabrous to faintly hairy; green to grey-green
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