Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
498185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 98 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497517

Common Names

  • Scaevola macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Scaevola
  • Macrophylla Flower

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia macrophylla (de Vriese) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Molkenboeria macrophylla de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Scaevola macrophylla (also called Scaevola, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaevola macrophylla has small, yellow flowers with a white lip and a short, thin column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Scaevola macrophylla is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Scaevola macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola macrophylla?

Scaevola macrophylla

What is the common name of Scaevola macrophylla?

Large-leaved fanflower

What is the family of Scaevola macrophylla?

Goodeniaceae

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,

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