Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
707966

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 578 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707299

Common Names

  • Caerulea Goodenia
  • Blue Goodenia
  • Blue-flowered Goodenia

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Description

Goodenia caerulea (also called Blue Goodenia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and it is found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia caerulea is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodenia caerulea has yellow flowers with a tinge of blue, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia caerulea is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Goodenia caerulea

Goodenia caerulea is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Goodenia caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia caerulea?

Goodenia caerulea

What is the common name of Goodenia caerulea?

Caerulea Goodenia

What is the family of Goodenia caerulea?

Goodeniaceae

Species in the Goodenia genus

Goodenia hartiana, Goodenia pedicellata, Goodenia corralina, Goodenia granitica, Goodenia jaurdiensis, Goodenia salina, Goodenia turleyae, Goodenia affinis, Goodenia albiflora, Goodenia amplexans, Goodenia anfracta, Goodenia angustifolia, Goodenia arachnoidea, Goodenia arenicola, Goodenia argillacea, Goodenia armitiana, Goodenia armstrongiana, Goodenia arthrotricha, Goodenia atriplexifolia, Goodenia azurea, Goodenia bellidifolia, Goodenia benthamiana, Goodenia berardiana, Goodenia berringbinensis, Goodenia bicolor, Goodenia blackiana, Goodenia brachypoda, Goodenia brunnea, Goodenia byrnesii, Goodenia caerulea, Goodenia calcarata, Goodenia cambodiana, Goodenia campestris, Goodenia centralis, Goodenia chambersii, Goodenia chthonocephala, Goodenia cirrifica, Goodenia claytoniacea, Goodenia concinna, Goodenia convexa, Goodenia coronopifolia, Goodenia corynocarpa, Goodenia crenata, Goodenia cusackiana, Goodenia cycloptera, Goodenia cylindrocarpa, Goodenia debilis, Goodenia decurrens, Goodenia decursiva, Goodenia delicata,

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

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