Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gale
ID:
448061

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1024 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447393

Common Names

  • Sweet Gale
  • Gale Nutmeg
  • Myrica gale

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Synonyms

  • Myrica tomentosa Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Myrica palustris Lam. [unknown]
  • Myrica rothmaleriana P.Silva [unknown]
  • Gale belgica Dumort. [unknown]
  • Gale commune J.Presl [unknown]
  • Gale japonica A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale palustris A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale palustris crenata A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale palustris denticulata A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale palustris lusitanica A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale palustris subglabra A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale portugalensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Gale uliginosa Spach [unknown]
  • Myrica gale subglabra Fernald [unknown]
  • Myrica gale tomentosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrica gale gale [unknown]
  • Gale palustris tomentosa (C.DC.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Myrica gale subarctica J.Rousseau [unknown]

Description

Myrica gale (also called Sweet Gale, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Myrica gale is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and tools. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrica gale is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrica gale is a small evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Myrica gale

Myrica gale can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Myrica gale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrica gale?

Myrica gale

What are the common names of Myrica gale?

Bog Myrtle, Sweet Gale

What is the natural habitat of Myrica gale?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Myrica genus

Myrica shaferi, Myrica serrata, Myrica dentulata, Myrica faya, Myrica cerifera, Myrica caroliniensis, Myrica gale, Myrica funckii, Myrica californica, Myrica parvifolia, Myrica rotundata, Myrica pubescens, Myrica pilulifera, Myrica picardae, Myrica javanica, Myrica lindeniana, Myrica arborea, Myrica punctata, Myrica spathulata, Myrica faya, Myrica hartwegii, Myrica heterophylla, Myrica holdrigeana, Myrica inodora, Myrica pavonis, Myrica brevifolia, Myrica cordifolia, Myrica diversifolia, Myrica humilis, Myrica integra, Myrica kraussiana, Myrica quercifolia, Myrica pringlei, Myrica phanerodonta, Myrica salicifolia, Myrica rubra, Myrica kandtiana, Myrica pensylvanica, Myrica adenophora, Myrica esculenta, Myrica nana, Myrica microbracteata, Myrica singularis, Myrica chimanimaniana, Myrica chevalieri,

Species in the Myricaceae family

Canacomyrica monticola, Cerothamnus pumilus, Comptonia peregrina, Morella rotundata, Morella pubescens, Morella funckii, Morella parvifolia, Morella pilulifera, Morella interrupta, Morella diversifolia, Morella salicifolia, Morella holdridgeana, Myrica shaferi, Myrica serrata, Myrica dentulata, Myrica faya, Myrica cerifera, Myrica caroliniensis, Myrica gale, Myrica funckii, Myrica californica, Myrica parvifolia, Myrica rotundata, Myrica pubescens, Myrica pilulifera, Myrica picardae, Myrica javanica, Myrica lindeniana, Myrica arborea, Myrica punctata, Myrica spathulata, Myrica faya, Myrica hartwegii, Myrica heterophylla, Myrica holdrigeana, Myrica inodora, Myrica pavonis, Myrica brevifolia, Myrica cordifolia, Myrica diversifolia, Myrica humilis, Myrica integra, Myrica kraussiana, Myrica quercifolia, Myrica pringlei, Myrica phanerodonta, Myrica salicifolia, Myrica rubra, Myrica kandtiana, Myrica pensylvanica,

References