Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
498308

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black ex E.L.Robertson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. , ed. 2: 946 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497640



Common Names

  • Hill Scaevola
  • Fan Flower
  • Beach Daisy


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Description

Scaevola collina (also called Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, fan-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink and purple. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Scaevola collina is a popular garden plant used for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for hot, dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaevola collina is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaevola collina is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Scaevola collina

Scaevola collina is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.

Scaevola collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaevola collina?

Scaevola collina

What is the common name of Scaevola collina?

Hill Fan Flower

What is the natural habitat of Scaevola collina?

It is native to Western Australia

Species in the Scaevola genus

Scaevola tortuosa, Scaevola tahitensis, Scaevola tenuifolia, Scaevola thesioides, Scaevola socotraensis, Scaevola subcapitata, Scaevola spicigera, Scaevola striata, Scaevola tomentosa, Scaevola verticillata, Scaevola virgata, Scaevola pauciflora, Scaevola parvibarbata, Scaevola parviflora, Scaevola parvifolia, Scaevola paulayi, Scaevola phlebopetala, Scaevola sericophylla, Scaevola oldfieldii, Scaevola longifolia, Scaevola obovata, Scaevola paludosa, Scaevola oppositifolia, Scaevola ovalifolia, Scaevola oxyclona, Scaevola plumieri, Scaevola nubigena, Scaevola revoluta, Scaevola platyphylla, Scaevola pulchella, Scaevola porocarya, Scaevola porrecta, Scaevola procera, Scaevola restiacea, Scaevola repens, Scaevola pulvinaris, Scaevola racemigera, Scaevola ramosissima, Scaevola macropyrena, Scaevola macrostachya, Scaevola marquesensis, Scaevola micrantha, Scaevola microcarpa, Scaevola microphylla, Scaevola macrophylla, Scaevola glabrata, Scaevola gracilis, Scaevola glandulifera, Scaevola globosa, Scaevola globulifera,

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,

References

John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Enid Lucy Robertson (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Robertson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384174-1: Based on the initial data import