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Eremophila longifolia

Common name:		Family:	Myoporaceae
Author:	F.Muell.	Botanical references:	152
Synonyms:	Stenochicus longifolius
Known Hazards:	The plant is toxic[152].
Range:	Australia - in all mainland areas except the extreme north.
Habitat:	Often found on limestone, usually in inland areas[152].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	0	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	1

Other Possible Synonyms:	From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below.
	Stenochilus longifolius[G]
Epithets:	From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
	longifolia = long leaved
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Scrophulariales. Myoporum family

Physical Characteristics

Shrub growing to 6m. . The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 0/5 for edibility and 1/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

Treats sores and colds[152].

Other Uses

Wood - hard, close-grained, durable, brittle, hard to work. It is used for veneer, inlay work and cabinet making[154].

Cultivation details

Plants are hardy to about -7° c in Australian gardens[157].

Propagation

Seed -

Suppliers

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Web References

[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.

References for the family Myoporaceae.

To be included in the Flora of China.

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[152] Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.
A very good and readable guide to the subject.

[154] Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.
A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project.

[157] Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0
A lovely book, written in order to encourage Australian gardeners to grow their native plants. A little bit of information for the plant project.

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