Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Fairy Fan-flower |
| Scientific Name | Scaevola aemula |
| Main Color | Purple |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Flowering | May - Oct |
| Image | Scaevola-001 |
| Photographer | Gita |
| Location Found | |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Scaevola aemula is a perennial herb with fan-shaped blue to purple flowers, featuring a unique one-sided petal arrangement. The plant has a sprawling habit and can grow up to 50 cm tall, making it popular for hanging baskets and ground cover.
Distribution
Native to Australia, it is commonly found in coastal regions and sandy soils. It has been introduced to other regions as an ornamental plant.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not known for any edible uses.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no toxic effects reported.
Active Compounds
None known.