Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wilderi
ID:
448856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 8: 165 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448188



Common Names

  • Native Boxwood
  • Wilder's Myoporum
  • Myoporum wilderi


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Description

Myoporum wilderi (also called Wilder's 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 wilderi 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 wilderi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoporum wilderi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 2-3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. Place the cuttings in a well-drained medium and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Myoporum wilderi

Myoporum wilderi is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Myoporum wilderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoporum wilderi?

Myoporum wilderi

What is the common name of Myoporum wilderi?

Wilder's Boobialla

Where is Myoporum wilderi 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

Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585330-1: 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].