Eremophila mitchellii
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Eremophila mitchellii, known commonly as false sandalwood and several other names, is a flowering plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is a glabrous large shrub or small tree with flaky bark, white or cream-coloured flowers and is capable of root suckering. It is widespread and common in New South Wales and Queensland where it is a serious pest of grazing land, however essential oils from the plant have been shown to have valuable properties and have been commercially exploited.
Quick Facts False sandalwood, Scientific classification ...
False sandalwood | |
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Eremophila mitchellii habit | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus: | Eremophila |
Species: | E. mitchellii |
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Eremophila mitchellii | |
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