👉 Myrtus is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, which belongs to the subfamily Myrtinae. These trees are commonly known as myrtle or myrtle trees and are characterized by their large leaves that typically have a glossy green color, although some species may also have variegated or pinnate leaves. Myrtus is native to tropical regions of Asia and parts of Africa, but it has been introduced into many other