About Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Common Myrtle
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Common myrtle
gold medallion tree
In German
Myrte
gold medallion tree
In French
Myrtus communis
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
murta comum
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
myrto Common
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Cassia Leptophylla season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Common Myrtle and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.