Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
globulifera
ID:
498219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 55 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497551

Common Names

  • Scaevola Globulifera
  • Globular Scaevola
  • Globular Fan-Fern

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia globulifera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Merkusia globulifera de Vriese [unknown]
  • Merkusia caespitosa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Scaevola caespitosa R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Scaevola globulifera (also called 'globular scaevola', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, globular 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 globulifera 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 globulifera 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 globulifera 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 globulifera

Scaevola globulifera can be found in Australia.

Scaevola globulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola globulifera?

Scaevola globulifera

What is the common name of Scaevola globulifera?

Globular Fan Flower

What is the hardiness zone of Scaevola globulifera?

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,