Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
insulare
ID:
448896

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 516 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448228



Common Names

  • Myoporum Insulare
  • Island Boobialla
  • Island Myoporum


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Description

Myoporum insulare (also called Island Boobialla, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in coastal areas, woodlands and rainforests. Its leaves are small, oval and have a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Myoporum insulare is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit. It is used as a hedge, screen, or windbreak and can also be used as a feature plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myoporum insulare has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoporum insulare can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myoporum insulare

Myoporum insulare can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of the Pacific Islands.

Myoporum insulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoporum insulare?

Myoporum insulare

What is the common name of Myoporum insulare?

Boobialla

What is the natural habitat of Myoporum insulare?

Coastal and near-coastal areas

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585290-1: 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].