Description
Maytenus serpentini (also called Serpentini Maytenus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Maytenus serpentini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, jaundice, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maytenus serpentini is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Maytenus serpentini
Maytenus serpentini is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.