Myoporum turbinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinatum
ID:
448861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chinnock
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 398 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448193
Common Names
- Native Boxwood
- Turban Myoporum
- Myoporum turbinatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myoporum turbinatum (also called Turbinate 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 turbinatum 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
The flower of Myoporum turbinatum is a small, white, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Myoporum turbinatum 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 turbinatum
Myoporum turbinatum is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.
Myoporum turbinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myoporum turbinatum?
Myoporum turbinatum
What is the common name of Myoporum turbinatum?
Turban Boobialla
Where is Myoporum turbinatum 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
Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929407-1: 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].