Amulla, Winter apple, Sprawling boobyalla, Sprawling myoporum, Creeping boobialla
Eremophila debilis

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A creeping ground cover plant. It spreads 1-1.5 m wide. The leaves are long and narrow. The can be 12 cm long. They often have a few scattered teeth near the base. The flowers are white or pink and bell shaped. They occur in clusters. The fruit are pink berries. They are about 12 mm across.

There are about 215 Eremophila species. They occur in Australia. They are mostly in the desert. Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in subtropical and warm temperate regions and can grow in semiarid places. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can tolerate light frosts. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), New Zealand, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myoporum debile (Andrews)R. Br.;