Myoporum insulare

Scientific name

Myoporum insulare

Common name

Myoporum insulare (boobiala)

Plant description

A dense shrub, growing to 5 m high on mobile and stable sand dunes. The large leaves are fleshy and hooked at the apex. The succulent purple fruits are eaten by birds.

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Flower colour

White with purple spots

Flowering months

August to December