Scientific Name: Myoporum acuminatum

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  • Pronunciation:
    my−o−POR−um uh-kew-min-AH-tum
  • Common Name:
    Creeping Boobialla
  • Type:
    Shrub or small tree
  • Family:
    SCROPHULARIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White, occasionally with some pink to 15mm throughout year
  • Fruit:
    Pink/purple all year, ovoid to 6mm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Tidal Wetlands and creeks
  • Species List:
    Plants for Coastal Gardens, Bush food, NLTalks2010, Fraser Island, Janet, Johns, Seacoast, NNP Coastal, BHNR
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Fruits bitterly aromatic and salty-sweet.

Identification Notes

Leaves variable in shape and size. Occurs in two forms; an erect shrub/small tree and a groundcover.

Associated Fauna

Birds eat fruit.

Landscaping Notes

Groundcover form fast growing and hardy for seaside plantings