Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 152 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497563
Common Names
- Scaevola Floribunda
- Abundant-Flowered Scaevola
- Abundant-Flowered Fan-Fern
Description
Scaevola floribunda (also called 'many-flowered scaevola', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, smooth leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Scaevola floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and borders. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaevola floribunda has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaevola floribunda is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.
Where to Find Scaevola floribunda
Scaevola floribunda can be found in Australia.
Scaevola floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaevola floribunda?
Scaevola floribunda
What is the common name of Scaevola floribunda?
Many-flowered Fan Flower
What is the hardiness zone of Scaevola floribunda?
9-11
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,