Myrtus communis
Myrtle
Also known as: Myrtus buxifolia Raf. +19 more
- Myrtus buxifolia Raf.
- Myrtus communis f. lusitanica (L.) Cout.
- Myrtus communis subsp. lusitanica (L.) Arcang.
- Myrtus communis var. adrianii Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. bercialis Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. camboanus Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. communis
- Myrtus communis var. eugeniae Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. gallachi Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. gausseni Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. gibertii Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. jonssetii Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. latifolia Willk.
- Myrtus communis var. macrocarpa Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. melanocarpa DC.
- Myrtus communis var. microphylla Willk.
- Myrtus communis var. mirifolia Sennen & Teodoro, 1928
- Myrtus communis var. morawieskiana Sennen
- Myrtus communis var. petri-ludovici Sennen & Teodoro, 1928
- Myrtus communis var. rodesii Sennen & Malag.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Myrtus communis (commonly known as Myrtle) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Cape Provinces, Cuba, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Texas, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms