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Ngaio tree

Myoporum laetum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Uruguay).

🇨🇱 Chile 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Myoporum
Species
Myoporum laetum (Ngaio tree)

Similar Species in Myoporum

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common boobialla
Myoporum insulare
Least Concern
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sugartree
Myoporum platycarpum
Least Concern
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Waterbush
Myoporum montanum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ngaio tree?
The scientific name of Ngaio tree is Myoporum laetum. It belongs to the genus Myoporum.
Where does Ngaio tree live?
Ngaio tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Uruguay).. Countries include Chile, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United States, Uruguay.
What family does Ngaio tree belong to?
Ngaio tree (Myoporum laetum) belongs to the genus Myoporum, which is part of the taxonomic family Scrophulariaceae.
What kingdom does Ngaio tree belong to?
Ngaio tree (Myoporum laetum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Ngaio tree?
The closest relatives of Ngaio tree in the genus Myoporum include common boobialla, sugartree, Waterbush.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Myoporum — 4 Species

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common boobialla
Myoporum insulare
LC
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Ngaio tree
Myoporum laetum
NE
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sugartree
Myoporum platycarpum
LC 🐾
Waterbush
Myoporum montanum
LC
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