Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
370095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 20b: 138 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369427



Common Names

  • Maytenus acuminata
  • Acuminate Maytenus
  • Sharp-pointed Maytenus


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Synonyms

  • Maytenus meruensis (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Catha acuminata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Catha rupestris C.Presl [unknown]
  • Celastrus acuminatus L.f. [unknown]
  • Celastrus microphyllus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Celastrus mucronatus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Celastrus plectronia DC. [unknown]
  • Celastrus populifolius Lam. [unknown]
  • Celastrus rupestris Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia acuminata Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia amaniensis Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia bukobina Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia lepidota Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia meruensis Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia populifolia Dümmer [unknown]
  • Ilex livida E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Ilex lucida E.Mey. ex C.Presl [unknown]
  • Celastrus acuminatus microphyllus Sond. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia acuminata lepidota (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia acuminata microphylla (Sond.) Davison [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia lepidota kilimandscharica Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia lepidota ruwenzorica Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus acuminata acuminata [unknown]
  • Maytenus amaniensis (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus bukobina (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus lepidota (Loes.) Robyns & Lawalrée [unknown]
  • Maytenus lepidota kilimandscharica (Loes.) Robyns & Lawalrée [unknown]
  • Maytenus rhodesica Exell [unknown]
  • Maytenus acuminata uvaursi Brenan [valid]

Description

Maytenus acuminata (also called Acuminate mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Mexico, and it typically grows in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maytenus acuminata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus acuminata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Maytenus acuminata

Maytenus acuminata is native to Central and South America.

Maytenus acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus acuminata?

Maytenus acuminata

What is the common name of Maytenus acuminata?

Pointed Mayten

What type of plant is Maytenus acuminata?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Maytenus genus

Maytenus rupestris, Maytenus samydiformis, Maytenus acuminata, Maytenus albata, Maytenus agostinii, Maytenus angolensis, Maytenus apiculata, Maytenus aquifolium, Maytenus radlkoferiana, Maytenus pustulata, Maytenus pittieriana, Maytenus pruinosa, Maytenus truncata, Maytenus umbellata, Maytenus undata, Maytenus tetragona, Maytenus woodsonii, Maytenus urquiolae, Maytenus wendtii, Maytenus williamsii, Maytenus oleosa, Maytenus opaca, Maytenus ocoensis, Maytenus myrsinoides, Maytenus neblinae, Maytenus oblongata, Maytenus nitida, Maytenus segoviarum, Maytenus schippii, Maytenus sieberiana, Maytenus parvifolia, Maytenus coriacea, Maytenus chiapensis, Maytenus comocladiiformis, Maytenus chubutensis, Maytenus communis, Maytenus curranii, Maytenus disticha, Maytenus ardisiifolia, Maytenus basidentata, Maytenus boaria, Maytenus lineatus, Maytenus listeri, Maytenus laxiflora, Maytenus insculpta, Maytenus laevis, Maytenus kanukuensis, Maytenus karstenii, Maytenus mayana, Maytenus meridensis,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360109: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.