Myoporum

Myoporum 'Monaro Marvel'

Myoporum insulare

Myoporum laetum

Myoporum parvifolium

Myoporum platycarpum

Myoporum sandwicense

Myoporum tenuifolium is a semi-hardy evergreen shrub known for its sprawling growth. It features slender, elliptical leaves that are glossy and green. In spring, it produces small white flowers, occasionally marked with purple, which appear either alone or in small clusters in the axils of the leaves. These blooms are succeeded by purple berries.

This genus comprises 30 species of small shrubs and trees characterized by their slender, smooth green leaves and star-shaped flowers that range from white to pink. These blooms are particularly attractive to pollinators. Certain species within this genus serve purposes such as ground cover and erosion control, exhibiting tolerance to both drought and salt conditions.