Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Sert. Austro-Caledon. : 41 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497649
Common Names
- Mountain Scaevola
- Fan Flower
- Beach Daisy
Description
Scaevola montana (also called Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, fan-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink and purple. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Scaevola montana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for hot, dry climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scaevola montana are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaevola montana is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in spring and summer.
Where to Find Scaevola montana
Scaevola montana is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.
Scaevola montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaevola montana?
Scaevola montana
What is the common name of Scaevola montana?
Mountain Fan Flower
What is the natural habitat of Scaevola montana?
It is native to Australia
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,