Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreogena
ID:
249693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 30 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249025

Common Names

  • Mountain Myrtle
  • Myrtle Myrtle
  • Myrtus oreogena

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Description

Myrtus oreogena (also called Oreogena Myrtus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. This shrub typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Myrtus oreogena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its essential oils, which have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrtus oreogena is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtus oreogena is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1.5 m (5 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Myrtus oreogena

Myrtus oreogena can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Myrtus oreogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtus oreogena?

Myrtus oreogena

What is the common name of Myrtus oreogena?

Mountain myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Myrtus oreogena?

Myrtus oreogena is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in mountainous areas.

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,