Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 167 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707474
Common Names
- Mimuloides Goodenia
- Mimuloides Daisy
- Mimuloides Goodenia Daisy
Description
Goodenia mimuloides (also called Mimulus-like Goodenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Goodenia mimuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodenia mimuloides has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in a raceme and have a single pistil and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are initially pale green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodenia mimuloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, it is best to water the soil before planting and to keep it moist until the plant is established. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain the desired shape of the plant.
Where to Find Goodenia mimuloides
Goodenia mimuloides can be found in Australia, particularly in Western Australia.
Goodenia mimuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodenia mimuloides?
Goodenia mimuloides
What is the common name of Goodenia mimuloides?
Mimulus-like Goodenia
What is the natural habitat of Goodenia mimuloides?
It is native to Australia and found in all states except Victoria.
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,