Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
249639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 92 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248971

Common Names

  • Myrtus montevidensis
  • Montevideo Myrtle
  • Montevideo Box

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Description

Myrtus montevidensis (also called Montevideo 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 montevidensis 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 montevidensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtus montevidensis 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 montevidensis

Myrtus montevidensis is native to South America and can be found in wet forests.

Myrtus montevidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtus montevidensis?

Myrtus montevidensis

What is the family of Myrtus montevidensis?

Myrtaceae

What is the natural habitat of Myrtus montevidensis?

It is native to South America.

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,

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