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Scaevola spinescens - R.Br.

Common Name Currant Bush
Family Goodeniaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Drier forests and hills, in sandy loams[144, 152].
Range Australia - all mainland states.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Scaevola spinescens Currant Bush


Scaevola spinescens Currant Bush

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Scaevola spinescens is a SHRUB growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:

Fruit - raw or cooked[46, 144]. Sweet and juicy[154].

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Medicinal Uses

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Diuretic  Skin  Stomachic

Diuretic and stomachic[152]. It is also used in the treatment of skin disorders[152].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Not known

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Plant Propagation

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Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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