Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
708093

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 575 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707426

Common Names

  • Humilis Goodenia
  • Low Goodenia
  • Low Daisy Goodenia

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Synonyms

  • Goodenia graminifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Goodenia humilis alpigena F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Goodenia nana de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Goodenia humilis (also called humble goodenia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, it is best to water the soil before planting and to keep it moist until the plant is established. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain the desired shape of the plant.

Where to Find Goodenia humilis

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

Goodenia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia humilis?

Goodenia humilis

What is the natural habitat of Goodenia humilis?

Grassland

What is the distribution of Goodenia humilis?

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,

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