Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Forst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 44 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448197
Common Names
- Native Boxwood
- Slender-leaved Myoporum
- Myoporum tenuifolium
Description
Myoporum tenuifolium (also called Slender-leaved myoporum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myoporaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Andaman Islands, India, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myoporum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a high tolerance for drought and salt, making it an ideal plant for coastal areas. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myoporum tenuifolium has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myoporum tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium
Myoporum tenuifolium can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of the Pacific Islands.
Myoporum tenuifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myoporum tenuifolium?
Myoporum tenuifolium
What is the common name of Myoporum tenuifolium?
Slender Boobialla
Where is Myoporum tenuifolium native to?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585324-1: 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].