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The Australian desert shrubEremophila (myoporaceae): Mmedicinal, cultural, horticultural and phytochemical uses

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Traditional, current and potential uses of 83 Eremophila species are documented. In Australia, some Eremophila species are regarded as invasive woody weeds. There are documented cases in which Eremophila species have been reported as poisonous to travelling and drought-stricken stock, but certain species are valued as fodder. Traditionally, this genus has been valued for medicinal and cultural purposes by Aboriginal people. The reported uses as a cure of medical disorders are documented for 18 species. Many of the 210 Eremophila species are recognised for their horticultural potential. They are also useful in revegetation programs because of their drought, fire, frost and grazing tolerances.Eremophila species produce resin, composed of terpenes and flavones, which may be useful in the naval stores industry or as sources for specialty chemicals.

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En Australie, certaines espèces d’Erémophila sont considérées comme de mauvaises herbes broussailleuses. Il s’agit de cas où on a constaté que des espèces d’Erémophila avaient empoisonné du bétail errant oufrappé par la sécheresse, alors que d’autres espèces sont au contraire appréciées comme fourrage. Les Aborigènes prisent cette plante depuis toujours en, vertu de ses applications médicinales et culturelles. L’utilisation dans le traitement de troubles médicaux est avérée pour dix-huit espèces. Parmi les 210 espèces d’Ertemophila, un grand nombre sont reconnues pour leur potentiel en horticulture. En outre, elles sont utiles dans les plans de régénération des sols, du fait de leur tolérance à la sécheresse, au feu, au gel et au pâturage. Toute les espèces d’Erémophila produisent de la résine, composée de Terpènes et de Flavones, qui peut servir dans le domaine des résines en général ou en tant que sources deproduits chimiques bien particuliers.

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Richmond, G.S., Ghisalberti, E.L. The Australian desert shrubEremophila (myoporaceae): Mmedicinal, cultural, horticultural and phytochemical uses. Econ Bot 48, 35–59 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02901379

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