Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
498291

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 277: 136 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497623

Common Names

  • Myrtle-Leaf Scaevola
  • Fan Flower
  • Beach Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia myrtifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Merkusia myrtifolia de Vriese [unknown]
  • Scaevola groeneri F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Scaevola myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with fan-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Australia, and can be found in coastal areas and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola myrtifolia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaevola myrtifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola myrtifolia is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Scaevola myrtifolia

Scaevola myrtifolia is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.

Scaevola myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola myrtifolia?

Scaevola myrtifolia

What is the common name of Scaevola myrtifolia?

Myrtle-leaved Fan Flower

What is the natural habitat of Scaevola myrtifolia?

It is native to Western 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,

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