Maytenus jelskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
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Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
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Species:
jelskii
ID:
1579730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szyszył.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200025313
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Maytenus jelskii (also called Jelski's Mayten, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Maytenus jelskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maytenus jelskii is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green with pointed leaves.
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Maytenus jelskii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Maytenus jelskii
Maytenus jelskii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Maytenus jelskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maytenus jelskii?
Maytenus jelskii
What is the common name of Maytenus jelskii?
Jelski's Maytenus
What is the natural habitat of Maytenus jelskii?
Tropical forests of Central and 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,