Herbarium catalogue

HERB. HORT. EDINB. K. Browicz, Chorology of Trees & Shrubs in SW Asia; 3 (1984) a o s So | #5) ME Dal DER RA Nee / oo ‘e Ly ; SP)» | | t ~ ea : Ax BN ee el 4 fee — et tS pee 1 ANG | ao | H 23. Myrtus communis L. 23. Myrtus communis L. An evergreen, aromatic, much branched shrub up to 1 - 3 m tall, occasionally even up to 5 m. In very favourable conditions it has been known to attain even 8 m and individual stems have had a diameter of 11 - 17 cm. This is a very variable species, both in terms of growth form and in the size and shape of leaves or colour and shape of fruits which has led to the discrimination within it of several forms, varieties and even subspecies. The circum-Mediterranean range of M. communis is difficult to identify, because the shrub has been in cultivation since ancient times, and in many places it has probably gone wild and became naturalized. In the eastern Mediterranean region it is widely distributed and common along the seashores of Albania, Greece, western and southern Anatolia, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Cyrenaica. Besides it grows on Crete, on some islands of the Aegean and on Cyprus. Beyond the Mediterranean region it occurs also in northern Anatolia, along the Black Sea as far as Trabzon in the east. Several stands, clearly isolated from the Mediterranean ones are to be found further inland in Iraq and in Iran, particularly in the southwestern part of the country. M. communis has been also reported from eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan. These latter stands are not included in the map, since there is much in favour of the opinion that they are not natural stands. In the westerly direction the furthest stands of myrtle occur on the Azores and on Madeira. Throughout the range myrtle occurs in similar conditions, primarily in various communities of maquis and in the understorey of sparse pinewoods (Pinus brutia Ten.) or oak forests (in Iraq and Iran), and also on seashore rocks and even dunes where it behaves as a semi-halophyte. Within maquis it usually occupies more mesophytic locations, thus it is more common along streams or rivers. It sustains shade well and is also adop- ted to full insolation. It belongs to the few shrubs in the Mediterranean region which flower at the peak of the summer, during the warmest time. It grows either as single individuals or in small clumps, sometimes even in large numbers, as for example in the vicinity of Mersin in southern Anatolia or on the banks of river Jor- dan. M. communis is characterized by considerable ecological plasticity and shows a wide range of tolerance to the vicissitudes of physiographic, edaphic, climatic and biotic factors. Shrubs of myrtle are not browsed by game nor are they attacked by insects of fungi (at least not to any significant degree). In this vertical distribution myrtle has a considerable variation. Majority of its stands are located at lower elevations, primarily between 0 and 300 m, rarely up to 500 m. In southern Syria, on the Golan Heights, myrtle has been reported from 200 - 450 m and in Lebanon up to 700 - 800 m. The most elevated stands are known from the Amanus Mts. up to 1000 m, from Mt. Cassius near the border with Syria up to 1300 m and from Cyprus up to 1700 m. In Iraq it is distributed between 600 and 1300 m and in Iran between 500 and 2000 m., most elevated stands being in Iranian Baluchistan on the Kuh-e-Taftan Mts. M. communis is very valuable ornamental shrub, for ages now planted in parks and gardens and even cultivated in flower pots indoors (dwarf forms). It sustains prunning well thus it can be used for various forms of hedges. It played an important role in folk customs, in religious cults of various people in ancient times, particularly Greeks and Romans. These customs have persisted in some European countries till this day, where a myrtle shoot is used for wedding bouquets and wreaths. Fruits of M. communis are edible and are consumed by poor local people both fresh and dried, as well as in the form of spices for various dishes. Myrtle | oil (Oleum Myrti) found in the leaves has been used in perfume industry and in medicine. copyright reserved ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332362

9° [e) xe} 4 = co} > = = O n @O Do < 0) 2. & heib. Gottingen H.-J. Beug und G. Wagenitz Reise nach Anatolien — Herbst 1957 Myrtus communis L. NW-Anatolien, Prov. Bolu; Sei »kgakoga am Schwarzen lieer. Stark beweidete Maecchienreste an der Oberkante des Steilufers. Datum: 25.9.1957 det: UsWagenitz ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN leg. G. Wagenitz und H.-J. Beug ‘ EDINBURGH Nes es IMU | =: 00332363

2) fe) oO = © = al pe | © o 0) Le 4 o roi Davis 54444 Myrtus communis ROYAL OINBURGH GREECE. Corfu; Kassiopi. Maquis EDINBURGH | slopes nr. shore. 1-2 m, shrub. Flowers whitee 10th July 1972. E00332364

i?) {e} Ke) < = io} =% oa Le i) i LY) ee 4 oO o 8 Ed i ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332365 FLORA OF TURKEY Agre ed HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. EDIN. 16 July 1962.

PpeAsases }UBUAdOS ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332366 ! FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! a Chamberlain romhews- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. EDIN. J LOR . OF TURE EY ¢ Myrtus ¢swww Vio ; Demre. Turkey. Prov. Antalya; Kas, See gorge. On slopes. Perennial. Shrub 3m. Flowers white. 26 July 1960. Coll. Khan, Prance & Ratcliffe. No. 202.

peAsases }UBUAdOO ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332367 FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! mberlain NIV G. W. D. Findlay 285 \ ' v\ MLA, CWA MUA TURKEY C5 Seyhan: Karatag area, S of Adana. Dampish area near lagoon. 10 September, 1965.

or=Y,Wl=t-1-5 B16] 0) B/Ce (ere) ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332368 FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! — Chamberlain S aeeee UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH FLORA or TURKEY M.J.E.COODE and B.M.G.JONES. C5 ADANA : Near Tuzla. Near sea level. Edge of dunes. Sterile. N&: 349 2e MAY 1965 oYozgat oe oe

i?) ° xo} 4 = Ko} s ad = O n @O = ~ @O fo ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E003323 69 ( My rts CommunsS i. sulsp. tenwmbtnle Det. DP El awk» tom 964 i? ; se D / e y _.. _ ~l40don Chey. oss

7] ° Ke) 4 ms io} > = 5 A) n te) = —~ i) a. SS Davis & Hedge (D. 26211). Myttus communis Turkey. Prov. Istanbul: Burgaz Ada (Antagoni alt. 5m. Maquis. Very rare,

pevseses }y6iAdoo 7 SULSP- Commuancs LORA'OF “TURKEY ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332371 1b. — Dav it~ Nos 1064 Name; Laurus? Myctus CO Mmuat = Vilayet: Sinop Locality: Ince Burun, Grid A5 Alt: 40 meters Hebitat: Sandy clay with Cistus and Notes: Small, shiny lanceolate leaves. Low bush. Ht. 1-3 ft. When crushed, leaves pleasantly fragrant of bay. Dates June 10, 1965 Oeather

© {e) oO 4 =a ico} > pa _ ) 7] 0) SS 4 © a. ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN | EDINB E00332372 URGH | sulsy- Comey, ms FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! — Chamberlain rere ws. UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Davis 24,989, 0.Polunin Myrtus communis furkey. Prov. Samsun : Alacam - Gerze. In Pinus brutia forest. 6 Sept. 1954. (Metamorphic)

EX HERB. GREVILLE. copyright reserved Myrtus communis Tin, Te i

copyright reserved Herbarium Sylvaticum Turcicum Tarim Vekaleti Orman Umum Midirligi Fain * ii. toss cena ehcean Soares oho chiens ees See ee eee | ee Mya. cermin. “gis; aoe | ? Loc demi St dime) slelsinie'e e Gish eels a: ackie@ sivin\bisle + wie win SUsolsieise figlatels rateay a Bibs t-..wcoeccccestintt-teetyatin cone ee oe oe | Batet Kiel Ae ae Bp. Nee (cee ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH . — re , wel eee Gen. Noid Foie We amen E00332374 Chamberlain UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

i?) [°] xo} < -—_ Ko] = 3 me =. 0) 7) @ > < @ a. ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH | e | 00332375 istanbul Universitesi Orman Fakiiltesi Botanik Kirsiisii HERBARIUM BAHCEKOY (IsTO) Fam. Myrt aceae Myrtus communis IL. Nom cas jzmir:Kugadasi, 32/10 shit Samsundag, Sarikayaderesi-Balliburun ° aras1, yol boyu, mescere kenari. Prof.Dr.Kayacik, D®,Yaltirik, 8.V.1965

rek=Y,WE=t=t-) M10] 0) B,\e (ore) ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332376 FLORA OF TURKEY FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! Chamberlain UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332377 rapes a | FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! — Chamberlain it UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. EDIN. a ————————E—————— FLORA OF TURKEY, Myrtus COWRA ke Sesecieenns : Turkey. Prov. Mugla: distr. Marmaris, Ordugah. Rocky knollynear sea shore. Shrub, Flowers white. 40 July 1960. Coll. Khan, Prance « Ratcliffe. No. 13.

| ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332378 FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! Sor Chamberlain bettie, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH copyright reserved HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. EDIN. De 35419 uyrtis MAND Turkey. Prove Mugla: Marmaris - Datga, 15 km. from Hisarbtnt; 80 Me; conglomerate eiitfx Poterhum-Quercus macchies Lege Dudley 6 Nine 1962

PSAJ9S94 JUDIAGOD ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332379 FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! —— Chamberlain UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH PLANTS OF TURKEY Prov. Mugla Myrtus communis L. Shrub 1m. Fruit blue-purple, Located 1 km northeast of Marmaris near Liquidambar orientalis. Edward Murray, 1021, 17 Oct 1965 coll. : U. S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM HERBARIUM, WASHINGTON, D. C.

es FLORA OF TURKEY Agreed! Chamberlain UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH HERB. HORT. BOLSREG. EDIIN? FLORA OF TURKEY. Myrtus co ees Se, Turkey. Prov. Mugla: distr. Marmaris, Datga — Knidas. Alt. 150m. Screes. Shrub 1m. tall. Perennial. 18 July 1960. : ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH a a / | Goll. Khan, Prance & Ratcliffe. No. 95. E00332380

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332381 PLANTS OF Lebanon (Brummana) Myrtus communis Le Flowers white. Shrublm. Elev.: 800 m. 1 km east of Brummana, 10--15 km east of Beirut. In pine woods. Zdward Murray, 996, 9 Oct 1965 INGTON, D. C. coll. U. S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM HERBARIUM, WASH

HERBARIUM OF JOHN BALL, F.RS. PRESENTED BY HIS TRUSTEES, 1891. Mil ITER ORIENTALE, 1877. Cinemas Ad radices oceidentales Montis Libani. ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN 0 : EDINBURGH Se ; - : TB ae ae Mense Majo. es Alike 00332382 > > ~ |

Ex Herb. Postian. apud Colleg. Syriens. Protest. J fom ke < Ltky4 Liz Cortes tte 44s ie hoe fz Vice 2 & 4 Ay f q / * Ta: Lath v7, a L BOTANIC G, EDINBURGH WV ie 00332383

ox-Y T=T-5- 2 BLU Le] Gr Gy a L. le eel ‘ Ex Herb. Postian. apud Colleg. Syriens. Protest. /7/, je Meg a-Lee Z Cptsrt tcc 2210 f? YF ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332384

?) o xe) < au io} 3 - = v) an @ S| ~ @ 2. | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH | | 0033238 5 | | kn lies COWIMA nes, lane: Hab. Gander above Arma; aw. Coll. 3/6/78. Leg. W. EDGAR EVANS. No: M/ 311.

| ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00332386 | FLORA OF IRAQ . NAME Nyce Commun 4 LOCALITY Qrwso , Aur. 2800 fr. HABITAT REMARKS ; Dare 3 Many (4 $s COLLECTOR RQ. whoeler Harnsy Rer. No. Wt. 72439

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i?) o Oo 4 = Co} > o | @ on oO = 4 s) oe ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN | EDINBURGH E00332389 “ay : dy jg OGL dataw a Herbarium Syriacum Damascus University G-*2 dale Fam. _ Bypericaéeeae ili) Sp. oye ; ; es Deser. bush I-3 n high, fils. white: =! Fruits dark purple. - : Hab. Mount Hermon; W,.ofBrne“!?)2 5"! vill. cale. soil, stony. Date 5-11-I963 No i! 692 gst Leg Dr Y. I. Barkoudah ic 4.4) cole Det eo