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Scaevola plumieri
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Angola, Bahamas, Benin, Bermuda, Brazil, Cambodia, Cayman Is., Chagos Archipelago, Congo, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Gabon, Galápagos, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kazan-retto, Kenya, Leeward Is., Liberia, Madagascar, Malaya, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Netherlands Antilles, Nicobar Is., Nigeria, Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Is., Somalia, South Africa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Goodeniaceae
- Genus:
- Scaevola
- Species:
- Scaevola plumieri
- USDA Symbol:
- SCPL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal dunes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate more readily. Fleshy fruit pulp should be removed before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI