Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremaeus
ID:
918087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 251 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917422

Common Names

  • Enekbatus eremaeus
  • Eremaeus Enekbatus
  • Eremaeus's Enekbatus

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Description

Enekbatus eremaeus (also called Eremaeus Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has an upright growth habit and grows up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are borne in clusters. It is found in dry, open woodlands and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Enekbatus eremaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Enekbatus eremaeus are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enekbatus eremaeus is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Enekbatus eremaeus

Enekbatus eremaeus can be found in the tropical regions of Australia.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462752: Based on the initial data import
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.