Common Boobialla
Myoporum insulare
COMMON NAME : Common Boobialla
BOTANICAL NAME : Myoporum insulare
FAMILY : Scrophulariaceae
PLANT GROUP : Trees
SIZE : Medium 2-5m
EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub
CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern
LOCAL NOTES:
Common Boobialla has small white flowers with mauve spots from September to January, followed by purple berries.
It is common throughout the coastal reserve and Sandy Point village. Large shrubs can be seen at Shallow Inlet and further inland Boobialla can grow into a taller tree.
In a garden situation it is fast growing and responds well to pruning. It is said to be a fire resistant plant.
Contributor : CT
LEARN MORE:
Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
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