Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
maestrensis
ID:
454185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 215 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453517



Common Names

  • Maytenus maestrensis
  • Maestre's Mayten
  • Maestre's Mayten Tree


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Synonyms

  • Monteverdia maestrensis (Urb.) Biral [valid]

Description

Maytenus maestrensis (also called Maestre's Mayten, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Celastraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in humid forests and prefers warm, humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus maestrensis 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

Maytenus maestrensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus maestrensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in dense, tufted clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Maytenus maestrensis

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

Maytenus maestrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus maestrensis?

Maytenus maestrensis

What is the family of Maytenus maestrensis?

Celastraceae

What is the common name of Maytenus maestrensis?

Maestre'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,