Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
boaria
ID:
375797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 177 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375129



Common Names

  • Mayten Tree
  • Celestial Tree
  • Pacific Mayten


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Synonyms

  • Maytenus pendulina Steud. [invalid]
  • Maytenus uncinata G.Don [unknown]
  • Maytenus crenulata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Maytenus marginata Herb.Mus.Vind. ex Ettingsh. [unknown]
  • Senacia maytenus Lam. [unknown]
  • Boaria molinae DC. [unknown]
  • Celastrus boaria Baill. [unknown]
  • Celastrus maytenus Willd. [unknown]
  • Celastrus uncinatus Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Maytenus angustifolia Mattos & N.F.Mattos [illegitimate]
  • Maytenus boaria angustifolia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Maytenus chilensis DC. [unknown]
  • Maytenus chilensis angustifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Maytenus boaria latifolia Reissek ex Loes. [valid]
  • Maytenus boaria angustifolia Reissek ex Loes. [valid]
  • Celastrus maytenus Lam. ex Forsyth f. [illegitimate]

Description

Maytenus boaria (also called Boar tree, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus boaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Maytenus boaria is small, yellow and pea-like. The seed is a small, round nutlet. Seedlings are small, slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus boaria is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Maytenus boaria

Maytenus boaria is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Maytenus boaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus boaria?

Maytenus boaria

What is the common name of Maytenus boaria?

Boar's Mayten

What is the natural habitat of Maytenus boaria?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central America

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