Status:
valid
Authors:
Reissek
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 26 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292488
Common Names
- Catingarum Maytenus
- Maytenus catingarum
- Catingarum Mayten
Description
Maytenus catingarum (also called Catinga mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, obovate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are small, white, and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maytenus catingarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maytenus catingarum is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maytenus catingarum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Maytenus catingarum
Maytenus catingarum is native to Brazil. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Maytenus catingarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maytenus catingarum?
Maytenus catingarum
What is the common name of Maytenus catingarum?
Catinga Mayten
What is the natural habitat of Maytenus catingarum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in South 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,