Strictly speaking these plants do not all come from the same family, however the grouping of 'Ake Ake' is useful when picking plants as they are all tough, and suitable for similar harsh conditions. Myoporum laetum (myoporum) is an evergreen shrub or small tree (family Myoporaceae) found along the coast of California and in the San Francisco Bay region. It favors coastal areas, woodlands and riparian areas. Delicate white flowers, spotted with purple occur between mid spring and mid summer. In the heart of central Karori, this original 1950s family home would welcome some modernising. The word ngaio can also be used to describe a professional or academic and used as a verb meaning exhaustive or thorough. We agree, but a bit hard to pinpoint the answer. ©Top Tropicals LLC, 2003 - Ngaio, Wellington - For Sale - House - 2,607 m ² - 4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms. There are handy tips for planting and caring for trees on our website. BUT, plant a native and you could be responsible for a living thing that will last for a thousand years. Located in the sought-after suburb of Ngaio, just a short downhill stroll from the village, this beautifully presented home is one for the must-see list. Found throughout coastal areas of the North and South Islands, except for Southland. If you don't see the price - the plant is not for sale. Updated on December 3, 2020 at 12:26 pm. For Sale. Avoided by rabbits, however poisonous to stock.