Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
375867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Reissek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 8 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375199



Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Mayten
  • Maytenus Ilicifolia
  • Ilicifolia Mayten Tree


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Synonyms

  • Maytenus acerifolia Walp. [unknown]
  • Maytenus pilcomayensis Briq. [unknown]
  • Maytenus oxyodonta Reissek [unknown]
  • Maytenus castaneiformis Reissek [valid]
  • Maytenus hassleri Briq. [unknown]
  • Maytenus muelleri Schwacke [unknown]
  • Maytenus briquetii Loes. [unknown]
  • Celastrus spinifolius Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Maytenus ilicifolia boliviana Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus officinalis Mabb. [unknown]
  • Maytenus acanthophylla Reissek [valid]
  • Maytenus macrodonta Reissek [valid]
  • Monteverdia acanthophylla (Reissek) Biral [valid]
  • Monteverdia ilicifolia (Mart. ex Reissek) Biral [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus ilicifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maytenus ilicifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus ilicifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. 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 and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.

Where to Find Maytenus ilicifolia

Maytenus ilicifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.

Maytenus ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus ilicifolia?

Maytenus ilicifolia

What is the common name of Maytenus ilicifolia?

Maytenus ilicifolia

What is the family of Maytenus ilicifolia?

Celastraceae

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-2370220: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.