Scaevola sericophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericophylla
ID:
498067
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 102 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497399
Common Names
- Scaevola sericophylla
- Sericophylla Scaevola
- Sericophylla Fanflower
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- Lobelia sericophylla Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Scaevola sericophylla (also called Silky-leaved 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 sericophylla 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 sericophylla has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaevola sericophylla 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 sericophylla
Scaevola sericophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Scaevola sericophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaevola sericophylla?
Scaevola sericophylla
What type of plant is Scaevola sericophylla?
It is a flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family.
Where is Scaevola sericophylla 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384322-1: Based on the initial data import