Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
hotteana
ID:
454207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 67 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453539



Common Names

  • Maytenus hotteana
  • Hotteana Maytenus
  • Maytenus


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Synonyms

  • Monteverdia hotteana (Urb.) Biral [valid]

Description

Maytenus hotteana (also called Hotte's Mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to Haiti and is found in dry forests and coastal areas. The leaves are dark green and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus hotteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maytenus hotteana is a five-petaled, white to pinkish-purple bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with round, green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus hotteana is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Maytenus hotteana

Maytenus hotteana is native to the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Maytenus hotteana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus hotteana?

Maytenus hotteana

What is the family of Maytenus hotteana?

Celastraceae

What is the common name of Maytenus hotteana?

Hotte's mayten

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,