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beach naupaka

Scaevola taccada

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Asterales β€ΊFamily: Goodeniaceae β€ΊGenus: Scaevola

About

Scaevola taccada, also known as beach cabbage, sea lettuce, beach naupaka, naupaka kahakai (Hawaiian), magoo (Divehi), merambong (Malay), bapaceda or papatjeda (Moluccan Islands), ngahu (Tongan) is a flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae found in coastal locations in the tropical areas of the Indo-Pacific. It is a common beach shrub throughout the Arabian Sea, the tropical Indian Ocean and the tropical Islands of the Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beach naupaka?
The scientific name of beach naupaka is Scaevola taccada.
What kingdom does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the family Goodeniaceae.
What genus does beach naupaka belong to?
beach naupaka belongs to the genus Scaevola.