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

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