Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
498177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Icon. 6: 6 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497509

Common Names

  • Scaevola microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Scaevola
  • Microcarpa Flower

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Synonyms

  • Merkusia microcarpa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Goodenia pubescens Sieber ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Scaevola microcarpa (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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa has small, white flowers with a bell-shaped shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Scaevola microcarpa is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Scaevola microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola microcarpa?

Scaevola microcarpa

What is the common name of Scaevola microcarpa?

Small-fruited fanflower

What is the family of Scaevola microcarpa?

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,