Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
249711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1085 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249043

Common Names

  • Weeping Myrtle
  • Myrtle Myrtle
  • Myrtus pendula

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Description

Myrtus pendula (also called Pendula 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 pendula 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 flowers of Myrtus pendula are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtus pendula 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 pendula

Myrtus pendula is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Myrtus pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtus pendula?

Myrtus pendula

What is the common name of Myrtus pendula?

Weeping Myrtle

What is the habitat of Myrtus pendula?

Myrtus pendula is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

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,