Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carolin) Carolin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 565 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707517
Common Names
- Porphyrea Goodenia
- Porphyrea Daisy
- Porphyrea Goodenia Daisy
Synonyms
- Calogyne porphyrea Carolin [unknown]
Description
Goodenia porphyrea (also called Drummond's Goodenia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to Australia, occurring in all mainland states, and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Goodenia porphyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilise soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodenia porphyrea has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodenia porphyrea is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Goodenia porphyrea
Goodenia porphyrea is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Goodenia porphyrea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodenia porphyrea?
Goodenia porphyrea
What is the natural habitat of Goodenia porphyrea?
Grassland
What is the distribution of Goodenia porphyrea?
Australia
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,