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Scaevola plumieri Inkberry

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

Release Date: 2/14/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp539-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

The publication discusses Scaevola plumieri (Inkberry), a native shrub of Florida, known for its dense, low-growing habit and salt tolerance. It thrives in coastal areas and helps stabilize sand dunes. This plant features thick, glossy leaves and small, white, fan-shaped flowers. It is drought and salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal landscaping. Inkberry can be propagated from seeds or rooted stems and is primarily used as ground cover or in reclamation projects. The plant is not invasive and has minimal pest concerns. a. Original publication date October, 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS539, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised January 2022 and 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.