Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 117 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707281
Common Names
- Azurea Goodenia
- Azure Goodenia
- Blue Goodenia
Description
Goodenia azurea (also called 'Azure Goodenia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Goodenia azurea is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Goodenia azurea sub. hesperia L.W.Sage & Albr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Goodenia azurea is blue and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodenia azurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a partially shaded area and kept moist.
Where to Find Goodenia azurea
Goodenia azurea is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Goodenia azurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodenia azurea?
Goodenia azurea
What is the common name of Goodenia azurea?
Azure Goodenia
What is the natural habitat of Goodenia azurea?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Goodenia genus
Goodenia hartiana,
Goodenia pedicellata,
Goodenia corralina,
Goodenia granitica,
Goodenia jaurdiensis,
Goodenia salina,
Goodenia turleyae,
Goodenia affinis,
Goodenia albiflora,
Goodenia amplexans,
Goodenia anfracta,
Goodenia angustifolia,
Goodenia arachnoidea,
Goodenia arenicola,
Goodenia argillacea,
Goodenia armitiana,
Goodenia armstrongiana,
Goodenia arthrotricha,
Goodenia atriplexifolia,
Goodenia azurea,
Goodenia bellidifolia,
Goodenia benthamiana,
Goodenia berardiana,
Goodenia berringbinensis,
Goodenia bicolor,
Goodenia blackiana,
Goodenia brachypoda,
Goodenia brunnea,
Goodenia byrnesii,
Goodenia caerulea,
Goodenia calcarata,
Goodenia cambodiana,
Goodenia campestris,
Goodenia centralis,
Goodenia chambersii,
Goodenia chthonocephala,
Goodenia cirrifica,
Goodenia claytoniacea,
Goodenia concinna,
Goodenia convexa,
Goodenia coronopifolia,
Goodenia corynocarpa,
Goodenia crenata,
Goodenia cusackiana,
Goodenia cycloptera,
Goodenia cylindrocarpa,
Goodenia debilis,
Goodenia decurrens,
Goodenia decursiva,
Goodenia delicata,
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,