PLANTS OF CAPE MYRTLE - MYRSINE AFRICANA
Cape myrtle is a slow-growing shrub perfect to form hedges, borders, as singular or forming groups. It is ideal in small gardens in a Mediterranean climate. Medicinal plant. Edible fruits. A gum obtained from the plant is used as a remedy in the treatment of dysmenorrhea. A decoction of the leaf is used as a blood purifier. The fruit is used as an anthelmintic. It is also laxative and is used in the treatment of dropsy and colic.
Evergreen shrub that can reach 1-1.5m.tall. Leathery aromatic leaves. Flowers without interest.
Drought resistant. It can be pruned in spring. Unknown problems of pests and diseases.
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Edges, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Topiary, Urban garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
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