Myrtus communis
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrtus |
| Species: | M. communis
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Myrtus communis,thecommon myrtleortrue myrtle,is a species offlowering plantin the myrtle familyMyrtaceae.It is anevergreenshrubnative to southern Europe,North Africa,Western Asia,Macaronesia,and theIndian Subcontinent,and alsocultivated.[3]
The plant is anevergreenshrubor smalltree,growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall.[4]The leaves are 2–5 centimetres (1–2 in) long, with a fragrantessential oil.[4]
The flowers are white or tinged with pink, with five petals and manystamensthat protrude from the flower.[4]The fruit is an edibleberry,blue-black when ripe.[4]
The essential oils derived from this plant haveanti-proliferativeand anti-quorum sensingproperties, helping againstfood spoilage.[5]The berries are also macerated in alcohol to makeMirtoliqueur.
This species[6]and the more compactM. communissubsp.tarentina[7] have won theRoyal Horticultural Society'sAward of Garden Merit.[8]They are hardy but prefer a sheltered position in full sun.
The plant can be propagated with seeds stratified for 3 months.[9]Also, one can use a cutting with a short heel (small part of the bark), keeping it in moistened rooting mix.[10]
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Israeli stamp featuringMyrtus communis
References
[edit]- ^Chadburn, H.; Wilson, B. (2018)."Myrtus communis".IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2018:e.T203365A119997141.doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T203365A119997141.en.Retrieved29 August2024.
- ^The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species,retrieved13 August2016
- ^USDA GRIN Taxonomy,retrieved13 August2016
- ^abcdCretan Flora: An illustrated guide to the flora of Crete,retrieved13 August2016
- ^Myszka, Kamila; Sobieszczańska, Natalia; Olejnik, Anna; Majcher, Małgorzata; Szwengiel, Artur; Wolko, Łukasz; Juzwa, Wojciech (June 2020)."Studies on the anti-proliferative and anti-quorum sensing potentials of Myrtus communis L. essential oil for the improved microbial stability of salmon-based products".LWT.127:109380.doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109380.
- ^"RHS Plantfinder –Myrtus communis".Retrieved10 April2018.
- ^"RHS Plantfinder –Myrtus communissubsp.tarentina".Retrieved10 April2018.
- ^"AGM Plants – Ornamental"(PDF).Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 64.Retrieved10 April2018.
- ^"Myrtus communisL. "(PDF).Lebanon Flora.
- ^"RNZIH - Plant Doctor - Myrtle cuttings".