Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
448759

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 44 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448091



Common Names

  • Myoporum Crassifolium
  • Crassifolium Myoporum
  • Crassifolium Boobialla


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Description

Myoporum crassifolium (also called Thick-leaved Boobialla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has thick, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myoporum crassifolium 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 crassifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoporum crassifolium 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 crassifolium

Myoporum crassifolium is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Myoporum crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoporum crassifolium?

Myoporum crassifolium

What is the common name of Myoporum crassifolium?

Thick-leaf Myoporum

What is the natural habitat of Myoporum crassifolium?

Myoporum crassifolium 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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585270-1: 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].