Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolium
ID:
448748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 24: 193 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448080



Common Names

  • Myoporum Cuneifolium
  • Cuneifolium Myoporum
  • Cuneifolium Boobialla


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Description

Myoporum cuneifolium (also called Wedge-leaf Myoporum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, sunny areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myoporum cuneifolium 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 cuneifolium 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 cuneifolium is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Myoporum cuneifolium

Myoporum cuneifolium can be found in Australia.

Myoporum cuneifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoporum cuneifolium?

Myoporum cuneifolium

What is the common name of Myoporum cuneifolium?

Wedge-leaf Myoporum

What is the natural habitat of Myoporum cuneifolium?

Myoporum cuneifolium 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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585272-1: 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].