Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sandwicense
ID:
1085745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 52 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085083



Common Names

  • Myoporum sandwicense
  • Sandwicense Myoporum
  • Sandwicense Myoporum


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Description

Myoporum sandwicense (also called Niu, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands and other parts of the Pacific. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It grows in coastal areas, in forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myoporum sandwicense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myoporum sandwicense has white flowers that are up to 2 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoporum sandwicense is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Myoporum sandwicense

Myoporum sandwicense is native to Hawaii and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
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:585317-1: 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].