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Myoporum tetrandrum

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Basic Information

Family: Myoporaceae

Genus: myoporum

Plant ID (slug): myoporum-tetrandrum

Numeric ID: 23814

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Myoporum tetrandrum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[46, 61]. The fruit is about 4 - 6mm in diameter[200]. Caution is advised, see the notes above on possible toxicity.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been found for this species, the fruits of at least some members of this genus are known to contain liver toxins and can be harmful in large quantities[173].