Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
chapadensis
ID:
1409194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carv.-Okano ex Biral & Groppo

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66(4): 330. 2014 [7 Jun 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421659





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Description

Maytenus chapadensis (also called 'Chapada Mayten', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with small, ovate leaves and small, white, four-petaled flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus chapadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maytenus chapadensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus chapadensis is a small evergreen tree native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Maytenus chapadensis

Maytenus chapadensis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Maytenus chapadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus chapadensis?

Maytenus chapadensis

What is the common name of Maytenus chapadensis?

Chapada maytenus

Where is Maytenus chapadensis found?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

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

Rita Maria de Carvalho-Okano (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carv.-Okano' in the authors string.
Milton Groppo (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groppo' in the authors string.
Leonardo Biral: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biral' in the authors string.