Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mauritianum
ID:
448752

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 711 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448084



Common Names

  • Myoporum Mauritianum
  • Mauritianum Myoporum
  • Mauritianum Boobialla


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Myoporum mauritianum 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 mauritianum 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 mauritianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Myoporum mauritianum

Myoporum mauritianum can be found in Mauritius.

Myoporum mauritianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoporum mauritianum?

Myoporum mauritianum

What is the common name of Myoporum mauritianum?

Mauritian Myoporum

What is the natural habitat of Myoporum mauritianum?

Myoporum mauritianum is native to Mauritius 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

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585296-1: 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].