How to Identify Goodeniaceae

Goodeniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Asterales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 68 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Goodeniaceae Species

How to identify Goodenia paradoxa (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia paradoxa (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia paradoxa (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia paradoxa is a hairy perennial herb with yellow flowers, widespread in s…

How to identify Scaevola chamissoniana Gaudich.

Scaevola chamissoniana Gaudich.

Scaevola chamissoniana Gaudich.

Scaevola chamissoniana, or Mountain naupaka, is an endemic Hawaiian Goodeniaceae…

How to identify Scaevola calendulacea (Kenn.) Druce

Scaevola calendulacea (Kenn.) Druce

Scaevola calendulacea (Kenn.) Druce

Scaevola calendulacea is a small prostrate coastal shrub that produces blue flow…

How to identify Dampiera dysantha (Benth.) Rajput & Carolin

Dampiera dysantha (Benth.) Rajput & Carolin

Dampiera dysantha (Benth.) Rajput & Carolin

Dampiera dysantha (shrubby dampiera) is a small blue-flowered Goodeniaceae under…

How to identify Goodenia pulchella Benth.

Goodenia pulchella Benth.

Goodenia pulchella Benth.

Goodenia pulchella Benth. is an erect to ascending hairy herb with yellow flower…

How to identify Scaevola nitida R.Br.

Scaevola nitida R.Br.

Scaevola nitida R.Br.

Scaevola nitida R.Br. is a spreading Australian coastal shrub with blue to lilac…

How to identify Goodenia radicans (Cav.) Pers.

Goodenia radicans (Cav.) Pers.

Goodenia radicans (Cav.) Pers.

Goodenia radicans is a low-lying matted herb with small white summer flowers, hy…

How to identify Goodenia humilis R.Br.

Goodenia humilis R.Br.

Goodenia humilis R.Br.

Goodenia humilis is a small perennial herb that bears yellow flowers and grows i…

How to identify Dampiera linearis R.Br.

Dampiera linearis R.Br.

Dampiera linearis R.Br.

Dampiera linearis is a flowering southwest Western Australian shrub cultivated f…

How to identify Dampiera alata Lindl.

Dampiera alata Lindl.

Dampiera alata Lindl.

Dampiera alata is a perennial herb with winged stems found on sand plains in sou…

How to identify Goodenia rosea (S.Moore) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia rosea (S.Moore) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia rosea (S.Moore) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia rosea is an annual herb native to inland Western Australia, bearing pin…

How to identify Goodenia arguta (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia arguta (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia arguta (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph.

Goodenia arguta is a hairless Australian perennial yellow-flowered herb growing …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Goodeniaceae?

Goodeniaceae plants belong to the Asterales order in the Plantae kingdom. Naupaka flowers are primarily pollinated by native Hawaiian bees, which are attracted to the flower’s distinct pistil, shaped by the characteristic half-structure of the flower. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Goodeniaceae?

Goodeniaceae is classified in the order Asterales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Its stems are flat, winged, and 3 to 13 millimeters wide, with distinct ribs along the margin of each wing.

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