Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
498107

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Vriese

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 406 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497439

Common Names

  • Scaevola repens
  • Repens Scaevola
  • Scaevola repens Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dampiera repens de Vriese [unknown]
  • Dampiera repens angustifolia de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Scaevola repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola repens 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 repens

Scaevola repens can be found in Australia.

Scaevola repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola repens?

Scaevola repens

What is the common name of Scaevola repens?

Creeping Fanflower

What is the natural habitat of Scaevola repens?

Scaevola repens 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,