Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
1331217

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.Holland

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 61 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343671

Common Names

  • Goodenia effusa
  • Spreading Goodenia
  • Spreading Goodenia

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Description

Goodenia effusa (also called Spreading Goodenia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia effusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goodenia effusa is a yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia effusa is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Goodenia effusa

Goodenia effusa is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland.

Goodenia effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia effusa?

Goodenia effusa

What are the common names of Goodenia effusa?

Spreading Goodenia

What is the native range of Goodenia effusa?

Australia

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,

References

Ailsa E. Holland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Holland' in the authors string.