Myoporum nieuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nieuanum
ID:
448775
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 89: 238 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448107
Common Names
- Myoporum
- Boobialla
- Native Apricot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myoporum nieuanum (also called Niue Boobialla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Niue. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Myoporum nieuanum 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
Myoporum nieuanum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myoporum nieuanum 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 nieuanum
Myoporum nieuanum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Myoporum nieuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myoporum nieuanum?
Myoporum nieuanum
What type of plant is Myoporum nieuanum?
It is a shrub or small tree
Where is Myoporum nieuanum found?
It is found in Australia
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585301-1: 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].