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Myoporum
Myoporum (Myoporum)
Myoporum are a small genus that consists of shrubs and small trees. Species of this genus sport deep green, lance-shaped leaves and usually have small, white flowers. Although considered invasives in some areas beyond their native range, these plants are nevertheless popular in horticulture, being planted as ornamental ground cover, as hedgerows, and as windbreaks.
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Scientific Classification of Myoporum

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Exploring the Myoporum Plants

7 most common species:
Myoporum laetum
Ngaio
Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) is a dense, evergreen tree with a round, dense canopy that can grow to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful, purple, or white flowers blossom in summer followed by purple or red drupe-shaped fruits in fall. Grows in full sun and provides dense shade when mature.
Myoporum tenuifolium
Waterbush
Waterbush (Myoporum tenuifolium) is a shrub or small tree that is endemic to New Caledonia, an island nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It can grow up to 9 m tall, produces white flowers, and has slender elliptic-shaped leaves.
Myoporum insulare
Native juniper
Native juniper (Myoporum insulare) is a flowering plant that is prominent for its coastal existence. It is adaptable and can grow in various habitats. It is native to Australia and can tolerate saltwater. It thrives in dry soils and can be propagated via seeds or cuttings of young plants.
Myoporum parvifolium
Creeping myoporum
Creeping myoporum grows in dense, low mats, making it useful as a groundcover or a substitute for lawn grass in low-traffic locations. It has small, white flowers that attract bees, is drought-tolerant, and can toleate frost.
Myoporum boninense
Myoporum boninense
Myoporum boninense is a resilient shrub characterized by its leathery, elliptical leaves and clusters of small white flowers that bloom under the full sun. Native to rocky coastal regions, its ability to thrive in harsh, salty conditions exemplifies nature's adaptability. Through the seasons, its fleshy purple fruits provide sustenance to local wildlife, demonstrating how myoporum boninense is tightly woven into its ecosystem's fabric.
Myoporum rapense
Kermadec ngaio
Kermadec ngaio is a hardy shrub endemic to rocky terrains, where it flourails despite harsh conditions. It features dense, succulent leaves serving as water reservoirs and small, inconspicuous flowers adapted to pollination by localized fauna. This robust plantexhibits a resilience characteristic of its arid homeland, often forming low, expansive mats that cling to the sparse soil.
Myoporum sandwicense
Naio
Naio is a hardy shrub native to Hawaii, typically found in coastal regions and forests. It comprises dense, evergreen foliage and bears small, white flowers that exude a subtle fragrance. The leaves are glossy, elongated, and succulent, adapted to conserve water in its arid habitat. This resilience allows naio to act as a critical stabilizer for island ecosystems, preventing soil erosion and offering refuge to local wildlife.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Myoporum
Myoporum are a small genus that consists of shrubs and small trees. Species of this genus sport deep green, lance-shaped leaves and usually have small, white flowers. Although considered invasives in some areas beyond their native range, these plants are nevertheless popular in horticulture, being planted as ornamental ground cover, as hedgerows, and as windbreaks.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Myoporum

Attributes of Myoporum

Leaf type
Evergreen

Scientific Classification of Myoporum

distribution

Distribution of Myoporum

Distribution Map of Myoporum

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Myoporum Plants

7 most common species:
Myoporum laetum
Ngaio
Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) is a dense, evergreen tree with a round, dense canopy that can grow to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful, purple, or white flowers blossom in summer followed by purple or red drupe-shaped fruits in fall. Grows in full sun and provides dense shade when mature.
Myoporum tenuifolium
Waterbush
Waterbush (Myoporum tenuifolium) is a shrub or small tree that is endemic to New Caledonia, an island nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It can grow up to 9 m tall, produces white flowers, and has slender elliptic-shaped leaves.
Myoporum insulare
Native juniper
Native juniper (Myoporum insulare) is a flowering plant that is prominent for its coastal existence. It is adaptable and can grow in various habitats. It is native to Australia and can tolerate saltwater. It thrives in dry soils and can be propagated via seeds or cuttings of young plants.
Myoporum parvifolium
Creeping myoporum
Creeping myoporum grows in dense, low mats, making it useful as a groundcover or a substitute for lawn grass in low-traffic locations. It has small, white flowers that attract bees, is drought-tolerant, and can toleate frost.
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popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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