Status:
valid
Authors:
Sims
Source:
ildis
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.32: t. 1310 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185212
Common Names
- Goodia pubescens
- Downy Goodia
- Downy-leaved Goodia
Synonyms
- Goodia lotifolia pubescens (Sims) H.B.Will. [unknown]
Description
Goodia pubescens (also called Downy Goodia, among many other common names) is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, usually found in heathland, woodland and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Goodia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodia pubescens has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodia pubescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Goodia pubescens
Goodia pubescens can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Goodia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodia pubescens?
Goodia pubescens
What is the common name of Goodia pubescens?
Downy Goodia
What is the natural habitat of Goodia pubescens?
Open woodlands and heathlands
Species in the Goodia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family