Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 32: 53 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448120
Common Names
- Myoporum
- Boobialla
- Native Apricot
Description
Myoporum boninense (also called Bonin Myoporum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, sunny areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myoporum boninense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, fever, and stomach disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myoporum boninense sub. australe Chinnock
Myoporum boninense sub. boninense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myoporum boninense has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myoporum boninense is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is tolerant of a range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular watering during the warmer months.
Where to Find Myoporum boninense
Myoporum boninense is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Myoporum boninense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myoporum boninense?
Myoporum boninense
What type of plant is Myoporum boninense?
It is a shrub or small tree
Where is Myoporum boninense found?
It is found in Japan
Species in the Myoporum genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585263-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].