Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
498038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 460 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497370

Common Names

  • Scaevola tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Scaevola
  • Tomentosa Fanflower

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia atriplicina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Temminckia tomentosa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Scaevola atriplicina F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Scaevola tomentosa can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Scaevola tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola tomentosa?

Scaevola tomentosa

What is the common name of Scaevola tomentosa?

Woolly Fanflower

What is the natural habitat of Scaevola tomentosa?

Scaevola tomentosa 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,