Ed Dunkel Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) If you guys are interested in Eremophilas that contain anti-bacterial serrulatane diterpenes amongst other things, check out what I posted at the Australian Bushfood (Bushtucker) and Native Medicine Forum (http://www.bushfood.net/viewtopic.php?t=1033) Or basically... Eremophilas to watch out for are: E. drummondii E. linearis E. serrulata E. acrida E. neglecta E. virens E. prolata (Antimicrobial activity of some Australian plant species from the genus Eremophila - Journal of Basic Microbiology 2007, 47, 158–164) Some articles: http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20080703-17007-3.html http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/23/2473297.htm http://abc.gov.au/science/articles/2009/01...tm?topic=enviro Edited November 4, 2009 by Ed Dunkel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangebrew Posted November 4, 2009 Wow interesting, I really like Eremophila's. Generally need to keep them trimmed to form a good shape though. Definately a aussie garden plant of the future, nurseries are starting to sell a lot. Now's a good time to take cuttings too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFriendlyPlanter Posted November 5, 2009 They are great plants, mine have taken some really harsh conditions over the last few years with ease (drought and frost). Birds love them too, full of nectar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted December 4, 2009 Glad I didn't miss this. Always bringing the good stuff Ed, keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
