Cultural,food, medicinal uses and potential applications ofMyoporum species (Myoporaceae) |
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Authors: | Guy S Richmond Emilio L Ghisalberti |
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Institution: | 1. School of Environmental Biology, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 2. Department of Chemistry, The University of Western Australia, 6009, Nedlands, Western Australia
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Abstract: | The traditional, current and potential uses ofMyoporum species are documented. Historically, this genus was valued by the Australian Aboriginal people for cultural purposes and as a food plant of minor importance. Medicinal remedies were also acquired from this shrub.Myoporum species were utilised by Aboriginal people in both coastal and Central Australia and throughout the Pacific region. These hardy shrubs are characterised by their drought, fire, frost and grazing tolerances. They have horticultural potential and are good sources of selected phytochemicals. |
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