Myoporum caprarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caprarioides
ID:
448762
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 77 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448094
Common Names
- Myoporum
- Boobialla
- Native Apricot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myoporum caprarioides (also called Capraria Boobialla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Myoporum caprarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control on banks. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas and as a lawn substitute.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myoporum caprarioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long cusp.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myoporum caprarioides is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has small, glossy, green leaves and small white flowers. It is easily propagated from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Myoporum caprarioides
Myoporum caprarioides is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Myoporum caprarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myoporum caprarioides?
Myoporum caprarioides
What is the common name of Myoporum caprarioides?
Goat-leaf Myoporum
What is the natural habitat of Myoporum caprarioides?
Myoporum caprarioides is native to Australia and can be found in coastal and sub-alpine regions.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585267-1: 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].