Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1293180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 95 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292518



Common Names

  • Maytenus macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Maytenus
  • Large-leaved Whitewood


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Description

Maytenus macrophylla (also called large-leaved mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina. 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 temperate forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak, as a hedge, and as a source of firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maytenus macrophylla are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Maytenus macrophylla

Maytenus macrophylla is native to South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Maytenus macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus macrophylla?

Maytenus macrophylla

What is the common name of Maytenus macrophylla?

Macrophylla

What is the natural habitat of Maytenus macrophylla?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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,