Myoporum
Botanical name: Myoporum
Myoporum
Botanical name: Myoporum
Description
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. 
Species of Myoporum
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kermadec ngaio
Kermadec ngaio 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.
Myoporum boninense
Myoporum boninense 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.
Naio
Naio 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.
Scientific Classification
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