Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
anchusifolia
ID:
498294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 68 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497626

Common Names

  • Anchusa-Leaf Scaevola
  • Fan Flower
  • Beach Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia anchusifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lobelia holosericea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Merkusia anchusifolia de Vriese [unknown]
  • Scaevola sphaerocarpa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Scaevola holosericea de Vriese [unknown]
  • Merkusia anchusifolia holosericea de Vriese [unknown]
  • Merkusia anchusifolia sphaerocarpa de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Scaevola anchusifolia (also called Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, fan-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink and purple. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola anchusifolia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaevola anchusifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola anchusifolia is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Scaevola anchusifolia

Scaevola anchusifolia is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.

Scaevola anchusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola anchusifolia?

Scaevola anchusifolia

What is the common name of Scaevola anchusifolia?

Anchusi-leaved Fan Flower

What is the natural habitat of Scaevola anchusifolia?

It is native to Western Australia

Species in the Scaevola genus

Scaevola tortuosa, Scaevola tahitensis, Scaevola tenuifolia, Scaevola thesioides, Scaevola socotraensis, Scaevola subcapitata, Scaevola spicigera, Scaevola striata, Scaevola tomentosa, Scaevola verticillata, Scaevola virgata, Scaevola pauciflora, Scaevola parvibarbata, Scaevola parviflora, Scaevola parvifolia, Scaevola paulayi, Scaevola phlebopetala, Scaevola sericophylla, Scaevola oldfieldii, Scaevola longifolia, Scaevola obovata, Scaevola paludosa, Scaevola oppositifolia, Scaevola ovalifolia, Scaevola oxyclona, Scaevola plumieri, Scaevola nubigena, Scaevola revoluta, Scaevola platyphylla, Scaevola pulchella, Scaevola porocarya, Scaevola porrecta, Scaevola procera, Scaevola restiacea, Scaevola repens, Scaevola pulvinaris, Scaevola racemigera, Scaevola ramosissima, Scaevola macropyrena, Scaevola macrostachya, Scaevola marquesensis, Scaevola micrantha, Scaevola microcarpa, Scaevola microphylla, Scaevola macrophylla, Scaevola glabrata, Scaevola gracilis, Scaevola glandulifera, Scaevola globosa, Scaevola globulifera,

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,