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Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Yemen), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Myrtus communis (Myrtle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrayán

French myrte commun

German Myrte

Portuguese murta-comum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Myrtle?

The scientific name of Myrtle is Myrtus communis. It belongs to the genus Myrtus.

What is the conservation status of Myrtle?

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Myrtle live?

Myrtle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Yemen), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Portugal, Spain, United States, Yemen.

What family does Myrtle belong to?

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) belongs to the genus Myrtus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Myrtle endangered?

No, Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Myrtle belong to?

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).