Creeping Boobialla (Ground, Spread) (Myoporum parvifolium)
Creeping Boobialla (Ground, Spread) (Myoporum parvifolium)
Creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium) in a ground spread form develops as a low, irregularly expanding woody perennial with freely radiating stems that extend outward in uneven directions. Rather than forming a uniform mat, the branches overlap loosely, creating pockets of denser foliage interspersed with open gaps. The leaves are narrow, smooth, and arranged alternately along flexible stems, producing a fine-textured surface across the ground.
Small, star-shaped flowers appear intermittently along the trailing branches. Native to southern Australia, Myoporum parvifolium naturally inhabits coastal dunes, rocky outcrops, and open shrublands, where wind, sand movement, and uneven soils influence its growth pattern. A defining biological trait is its ability to root at nodes where stems contact soil, reinforcing its spread over time. The spread form emphasizes ecological adaptability and organic expansion, reflecting how the species occupies open terrain in a loosely structured, naturally colonizing manner.
Creeping Boobialla (Ground, Spread) has a typical overall height between 3”-12” (8-30 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-9’ (.91-2.74 m).
Creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium) in a ground spread form develops as a low, irregularly expanding woody perennial with freely radiating stems that extend outward in uneven directions. Rather than forming a uniform mat, the branches overlap loosely, creating pockets of denser foliage interspersed with open gaps. The leaves are narrow, smooth, and arranged alternately along flexible stems, producing a fine-textured surface across the ground.
Small, star-shaped flowers appear intermittently along the trailing branches. Native to southern Australia, Myoporum parvifolium naturally inhabits coastal dunes, rocky outcrops, and open shrublands, where wind, sand movement, and uneven soils influence its growth pattern. A defining biological trait is its ability to root at nodes where stems contact soil, reinforcing its spread over time. The spread form emphasizes ecological adaptability and organic expansion, reflecting how the species occupies open terrain in a loosely structured, naturally colonizing manner.
Creeping Boobialla (Ground, Spread) has a typical overall height between 3”-12” (8-30 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-9’ (.91-2.74 m).