Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
498078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 148 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497410

Common Names

  • Scaevola oppositifolia
  • Oppositifolia Scaevola
  • Oppositifolia Fanflower

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia oppositifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Scaevola similis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Scaevola wollastonii Wernham [unknown]
  • Scaevola novoguineensis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Scaevola merrilliana K.Krause [unknown]
  • Scaevola minahassae Koord. [unknown]
  • Scaevola mindorensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Scaevola forbesii K.Krause [unknown]
  • Scaevola lauterbachiana K.Krause [unknown]
  • Scaevola dajoensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Scaevola amboinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Scaevola acuminatissima Merr. [unknown]
  • Scaevola corsoniana G.Don [unknown]

Description

Scaevola oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved 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 oppositifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola oppositifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Scaevola oppositifolia

Scaevola oppositifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Scaevola oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola oppositifolia?

Scaevola oppositifolia

What type of plant is Scaevola oppositifolia?

It is a flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family.

Where is Scaevola oppositifolia 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,