Myrtus moana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 81 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248964
Common Names
- Myrtus moana
- Myrtle
- Moana Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrtus moana (also called Moana Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Myrtus moana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used to make perfumes and is a popular ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrtus moana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrtus moana can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy, well-drained medium. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by burying a low-growing stem and covering it with soil. Once rooted, the new plant can be separated from the parent plant.
Where to Find Myrtus moana
Myrtus moana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry forests.
Myrtus moana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrtus moana?
Myrtus moana
What is the family of Myrtus moana?
Myrtaceae
What is the natural habitat of Myrtus moana?
It is native to the Canary Islands.
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166751-2: Based on the initial data import