Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
249380

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 471 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248712



Common Names

  • Myrtus Communis
  • Common Myrtle
  • Common Tea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus augustinii Sennen & Malag. [unknown]
  • Myrtus communis mucronata Pers. [unknown]
  • Myrtus communis italica (Mill.) Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Myrtus communis lusitanica Rouy [unknown]
  • Myrtus communis communis [unknown]

Description

Myrtus communis (also called Common Myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrtus communis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myrtus communis sub. communis
Myrtus communis sub. tarentina (L.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrtus communis has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtus communis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in coastal areas.

Myrtus communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtus communis?

Myrtus communis

What is the common name of Myrtus communis?

Common Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Myrtus communis?

Myrtus communis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Myrtus genus

Myrtus communis, Myrtus nivellei, Myrtus phyllireaefolia, Myrtus acuminata, Myrtus aequalis, Myrtus conferta, Myrtus disperma, Myrtus emarginata, Myrtus fasciculata, Myrtus fulva, Myrtus kuma, Myrtus micarensis, Myrtus moana, Myrtus scabra, Myrtus parviflora, Myrtus pendula, Myrtus psychotrioides, Myrtus pulchella, Myrtus vulcani, Myrtus bracteifolia, Myrtus angustifolia, Myrtus vestita, Myrtus sarandi, Myrtus nobilis, Myrtus capensis, Myrtus berlandiereana, Myrtus hypericifolia, Myrtus triflora, Myrtus pavonii, Myrtus anguillensis, Myrtus racemosa, Myrtus engleriana, Myrtus longifolia, Myrtus neocaledonica, Myrtus oreogena, Myrtus megapotamica, Myrtus suaveolens, Myrtus ovalifolia, Myrtus trifida, Myrtus yapacani, Myrtus aeruginosa, Myrtus montevidensis, Myrtus mapirensis, Myrtus reticulata, Myrtus ramiflora, Myrtus racemosa,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References