Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
helmsii
ID:
708075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pritz.) Carolin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 520 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707408

Common Names

  • Helmsii Goodenia
  • Helms' Goodenia
  • Helms' Daisy Goodenia

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Synonyms

  • Scaevola helmsii E.Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Goodenia helmsii (also called Helms' Goodenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia helmsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a shelter plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodenia helmsii has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a prominent central stigma. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia helmsii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Goodenia helmsii

Goodenia helmsii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Goodenia helmsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia helmsii?

Goodenia helmsii

What type of plant is Goodenia helmsii?

Goodenia helmsii is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae.

Where is Goodenia helmsii found?

Goodenia helmsii is found in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2830575: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.