Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Wulff & Munzinger
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 124 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333651
Description
Scaevola barrierei (also called the Barriere's Scaevola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and lanceolate leaves native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scaevola barrierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaevola barrierei has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaevola barrierei is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Scaevola barrierei
Scaevola barrierei can be found in Australia.
Scaevola barrierei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaevola barrierei?
Scaevola barrierei
What is the common name of Scaevola barrierei?
Barriere's Scaevola
What is the natural habitat of Scaevola barrierei?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
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,
References
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.
Adrien S. Wulff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Wulff' in the authors string.