Boobialla
Myoporum boninense

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.2-2 m high and spreads 0.5-2 m wide. Young growth is yellowish-green. The leaves are 2-6.5 cm long by 0.8-1.8 cm wide. They are narrowly oblong. The leaves are alternate and taper to the base. The flowers are 0.5 cm across. They are white and there are 2-3 together in the axils of leaves. They are on slender stalks. The fruit are 0.4 cm across and round and reddish-purple.

Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

Where it is found

It grows from tropical to warm temperate locations. It needs good drainage. They will grow in salty conditions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Japan

How it is used for food

Caution

Edible parts

Fruit, caution

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myoporum ellipticum;