Common Boobialla

Myoporum insulare

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A hardy and adaptable shrub that is common along the coastline. It has thick, smooth green leaves that can be toothed or untoothed towards the apex. it has a white flower with purple spots in cluster of 3 to 8.

The fruit is purple in colour and is edible.

Size

Can grow anywhere from 0.2 to 6m

Habitat

Well drained sandy soils in coastal habitats

Distribution

From Shark Bay in Western Australia to north-eastern New South Wales and coastal Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Australian National Botanic Gardens (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Common Boobialla
Scientific name: Myoporum insulare R.Br.
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Native Juniper
Water Bush
Native Mangrove
Blueberry Tree

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