Family Index

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Scientific Name

Myoporum parvifolium

Family Name

MYOPORACEAE

Common Name

Creeping Boobialla

Status

Vulnerable

Height

Flowers

Star-shaped white, pink or pale lilac flowers with purple spots, solitary or 2-3 together. Bears purple fruits up to 6mm wide.

Fruit

Berries or drupes

Form

Small prostrate shrub with trailing, reddish stems 60-100cm long, and thick, more or less succulent leaves.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Flinders Island

Communities

Habitat Notes

Restricted to Gahnia sedgeland at Long Point and roadside Allocasuarina forest near West End, Flinders Island.

Site Tolerance

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

General Notes

Prefers well-drained position. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Difficult to grow from seed. Use fresh seed, cover with 2-3mm of seed raising mix and place 4mm of gravel over surface. Place the trays in an open position and provide shade on hot days.

Seed Treatment Method

Soaking

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Remove flesh from fruit and soak overnight in warm water before sowing.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes

Cuttings are easy to strike. Can be struck in a glass jar of water, placed in a well-lit position. Change the water once a week. Take care when potting out, as formed roots tend to be soft. Keep the potted plants in the shade for 3-4 weeks before planting out.