Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
498017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carolin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 492 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497349

Common Names

  • Scaevola tenuifolia
  • Slender Fanflower
  • Scaevola

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Description

Scaevola tenuifolia (also called Scaevola, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola tenuifolia is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaevola tenuifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola tenuifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Scaevola tenuifolia

Scaevola tenuifolia can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Scaevola tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola tenuifolia?

Scaevola tenuifolia

What is the common name of Scaevola tenuifolia?

Slender Fanflower

Where is Scaevola tenuifolia native to?

Brazil

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,