The Myrtus genus has three species recognised today: Myrtus communis – Common myrtle; native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe.
Genus Myrtus beranggotakan 2 spesies yang dikenal sekarang: Myrtus communis — "Murad umum" (Common myrtle); tumbuhan asli di daerah Laut Tengah di bagian selatan Eropa.