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Scaevola spinescens

a perennial woody member of the Scaevola genus in the family Goodeniaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw or cooked[4][1]. Sweet and juicy[3].

Plant part
Fruit

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Diuretic and stomachic[2]. It is also used in the treatment of skin disorders[2].

Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Skin
Product or use
Stomachic

Environment

Range
Australia - all mainland states.
Habitat
Drier forests and hills, in sandy loams[1][2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Not known

References

  1. Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4

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  2. Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.

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  3. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  4. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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