Scaevola paulayi
Scaevola paulayi Fosberg
Scaevola paulayi is a species in the genus Scaevola, belonging to the family Goodeniaceae. It was described by Fosberg in 1990 and is native to several island groups in the Pacific Ocean.
Description
Scaevola paulayi is a member of the Goodeniaceae family and is found across various Pacific island groups, including the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Niue, Pitcairn Islands, Society Islands, Tonga, Tuamotu, and Tubuai Islands. This species was first formally described in 1990 by the botanist Fosberg. It contributes to the biodiversity of the region and is part of the Scaevola genus, which is known for its presence in tropical and subtropical coastal habitats.
Distribution
Cook Is. · Marquesas · Niue · Pitcairn Is. · Society Is. · Tonga · Tuamotu · Tubuai Is.
Synonyms
Scaevola taccada var. tuamotuensis