Southern Boobialla, Common Boobialla, Native Juniper, Water Bush, Native mangrove, Blueberry
Myoporum insulare

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A tall shrub or small rounded tree. It grows 3-4 m high. It spreads 3-6 m wide. The stems are warty. The leaves are fleshy and sword shaped. They are 3-10 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are broadest near the tip. There can also be small teeth near the tip. The leaves have oil gland as dots over them. The flowers are bell-shaped and white. They are 1 cm across and have purple spots. There are 5 spreading lobes. Flowers occur as 3-8 together in the axils of leaves. They are on stalks 1 cm long. The fruit are succulent and round. They are 1 cm long and greenish-purple when ripe.

Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It can grow in semi-arid places. It grows near the coast, usually on sand. It can stand light frosts. In Wittunga Botanical Gardens Adelaide. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The salty fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Bubiala

Synonyms

Myoporum serratum var. obovatum Benth.;