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Scaevola frutescens Scaevola, Beach Naupaka

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 2/5/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp538-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Scaevola frutescens, commonly known as Scaevola or Beach Naupaka. It describes the plant as a shrub that grows 3 to 10 feet tall with bright green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The plant thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates various soil types. It also highlights the plant’s high drought and salt tolerance. This also describes the method of propagation, pests and diseases. Original publication date October, 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS538, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.