Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
498058

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 277: 147 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497390

Common Names

  • Scaevola parviflora
  • Parviflora Scaevola
  • Parviflora Fanflower

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Description

Scaevola parviflora (also called Small-flowered Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a bright blue color. It typically grows in sandy soils and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola parviflora 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 parviflora has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola parviflora is a perennial native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Scaevola parviflora

Scaevola parviflora can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Scaevola parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola parviflora?

Scaevola parviflora

What type of plant is Scaevola parviflora?

It is a flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family.

Where is Scaevola parviflora 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,

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