Scaevola nubigena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
498082
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 238 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497414
Common Names
- Scaevola nubigena
- Nubigena Scaevola
- Nubigena Fanflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scaevola nubigena (also called Cloud Fanflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in coastal heaths and woodlands, and in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Scaevola nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scaevola nubigena are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaevola nubigena is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Scaevola nubigena
Scaevola nubigena is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Scaevola nubigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaevola nubigena?
Scaevola nubigena
What type of plant is Scaevola nubigena?
It is a flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family.
Where is Scaevola nubigena native to?
It is native to Australia and New Zealand.
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,
References
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384273-1: Based on the initial data import