Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
scaevolina
ID:
708226

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 118 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707559

Common Names

  • Goodenia scaevolina
  • Left-handed Goodenia
  • Left-handed Rattan

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Description

Goodenia scaevolina (also called Left-handed Goodenia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to Australia, occurring in all mainland states, and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia scaevolina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodenia scaevolina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia scaevolina is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Goodenia scaevolina

Goodenia scaevolina is found in the south-west of Western Australia, from Shark Bay to Israelite Bay.

Goodenia scaevolina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia scaevolina?

Goodenia scaevolina

What is the common name of Goodenia scaevolina?

Scaevola Goodenia

What is the natural habitat of Goodenia scaevolina?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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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