Scaevola cunninghamii

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Scaevola cunninghamii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Goodeniaceae
Genus: Scaevola
Species:
S. cunninghamii
Binomial name
Scaevola cunninghamii
Occurrence data from AVH

Scaevola cunninghamii is a spreading perennial plant in the family Goodeniaceae.[3]

Description[edit]

Scaevola cunninghamii is a spreading perennial herb or shrub which grows to a height of 0.15 to 0.8 m. Its blue-purple/white flowers may be seen from May to October.[3]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

It is found in the IBRA Regions of Carnarvon, the Gascoyne, the Murchison, the Pilbara, and the Yalgoo, growing on sand, in sandhills and limestone rises.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Scaevola cunninghamii". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. ^ Candolle, A.P. de (1839). Candolle, A.P. de (ed.). "Goodenovieae". Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis. 7 (2): 508.
  3. ^ a b c "Scaevola cunninghamii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.