Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm.1: 10 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188458
Common Names
- Goodia medicaginea
- Silver-Leaved Goodia
- Silver-Leaved Goodia Pea
Description
Goodia medicaginea (also called Silver-leaf Goodia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, yellow-green leaves and small, pea-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Goodia medicaginea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodia medicaginea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodia medicaginea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Goodia medicaginea
Goodia medicaginea is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Goodia medicaginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodia medicaginea?
Goodia medicaginea
What is the common name of Goodia medicaginea?
Medicine Goodia
What is the natural habitat of Goodia medicaginea?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Goodia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family