Eremophila gilesii
Charleville turkey bush
Eremophila gilesii, commonly known as the desert shrub, is a medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses unique bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments and advancing our understanding of botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Eremophila gilesii
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Eremophila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eremophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eremophila gilesii, is known by several different common names depending on the region and local usage. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Charleville turkey bush, the green turkey bush, the giles emu bush, or the desert fuchsia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Charleville turkey bush | Wikidata |
| en | green turkey bush | Wikidata |
| en | giles emu bush | Wikidata |
| en | desert fuschia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of the Australian continent. It can be found growing within the state of New South Wales. Its presence extends northward into the Northern Territory as well. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Queensland and South Australia. Finally, its geographical range includes the expansive landscapes of Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eremophila gilesii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |