Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
globosa
ID:
498218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carolin) Carolin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 504 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497550

Common Names

  • Scaevola Globosa
  • Globose Scaevola
  • Globose Fan-Fern

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Synonyms

  • Nigromnia globosa Carolin [unknown]

Description

Scaevola globosa (also called 'globose scaevola', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, globose 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 globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scaevola globosa are white, star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola globosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Scaevola globosa

Scaevola globosa can be found in Australia.

Scaevola globosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola globosa?

Scaevola globosa

What is the common name of Scaevola globosa?

Globose Fan Flower

What is the hardiness zone of Scaevola globosa?

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,