Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
undata
ID:
375608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Blakelock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 237 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374940



Common Names

  • Undulate Mayten
  • Undulate Mayten Tree
  • Undulate Mayten


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Synonyms

  • Maytenus deflexa (Sprague) E.Schmidt bis & Jordaan [unknown]
  • Maytenus laurifolia (A.Rich.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus luteola (Delile) F.W.Andrews [unknown]
  • Maytenus huillensis (Oliv.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus goetzeana (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Catha fasciculata Tul. [valid]
  • Celastrus collinus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Celastrus cymatodes Spreng. [unknown]
  • Celastrus dumetorum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Celastrus huillensis Welw. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Celastrus lancifolius Thonn. [unknown]
  • Celastrus laurifolius A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Celastrus luteolus Delile [unknown]
  • Celastrus macrophyllus Welw. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Celastrus sinuato-dentatus Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Celastrus undatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Celastrus zeyheri Sond. [unknown]
  • Gnidia rehmannii T.Durand & B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia deflexa Sprague [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia fasiculata Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia goetzeana Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia huillensis Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia ilicina Loes. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia lancifolia Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia laurifolia Loes. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia luteola Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia maliensis Schnell [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia peglerae Davison [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia rehmannii Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia undata Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia zeyheri Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Aerisilvaea serrata Radcl.-Sm. [unknown]
  • Scolopia platyphylla Chiov. [unknown]
  • Maytenus fasciculata (Tul.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Celastrus fasciculatus Drake [unknown]
  • Celastrus ilicinus Burch. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia luteola Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus ilicina (Benth.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus lancifolia (Thonn.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Maytenus zeyheri (Sond.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Catha fasciculata parvifolia Tul. [valid]
  • Celastrus ilicinus Burch. [valid]
  • Celastrus fasciculatus (Tul.) Boivin ex O.Hoffm. [valid]

Description

Maytenus undata (also called Mayten Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical South America. It is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus undata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maytenus undata has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus undata is a shrub native to South America. It grows in moist soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Maytenus undata

Maytenus undata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Maytenus undata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus undata?

Maytenus undata

What is the common name of Maytenus undata?

Undulate mayten

What is the habitat of Maytenus undata?

It grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun

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-2369782: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Ralph Anthony Blakelock (1915-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakelock' in the authors string.