Myrtus communis L. var. mucronata

See Myrtus communis L. for more details on the species and its varieties.  Mucronata has pointed leaves.  [JD].

Horticultural & Botanical History

See Myrtus communis L. for more detail.

History at Camden Park

Only listed in the 1843 and 1845 catalogues.  Small leaved myrtle is listed in both the 1850 and 1857 catalogues but without the varietal name mucronata.  It is possibly the same plant.

Notes

Only listed in the 1843 and 1845 catalogues.  Small leaved myrtle is listed in both the 1850 and 1857 catalogues but without the varietal name mucronata.  It is possibly the same plant but see Myrtus communis L. var. microphylla.

Published Jan 18, 2010 - 03:16 PM | Last updated Jan 18, 2010 - 03:22 PM

More details about Myrtus communis L. var. mucronata
Family Myrtaceae
Category
Region of origin

Mediterranean
Synonyms
  • Myrtus mucronata Pers. 
Common Name

Small leaf Myrtle
Name in the Camden Park Record

Myrtus communis v. mucronata (small leaved Myrtle) 
Confidence level high