Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eremicola
ID:
334916

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 459 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334248

Common Names

  • Westringia eremicola
  • Eremicola Westringia
  • Westringia

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Synonyms

  • Westringia longifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Westringia eremicola quaterna Benth. [unknown]

Description

Westringia eremicola (also called 'Desert Westringia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to Australia, and it is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Westringia eremicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Westringia eremicola has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westringia eremicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Westringia eremicola

Westringia eremicola can be found in Australia.

Westringia eremicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westringia eremicola?

Westringia eremicola

What are the characteristics of Westringia eremicola?

Westringia eremicola is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Australia.

What is the natural habitat of Westringia eremicola?

Westringia eremicola is found in moist, shady areas in the coastal regions of Australia.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214589: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.