Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1293143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Reissek

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 25 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292481

Common Names

  • Amazonian Maytenus
  • Maytenus amazonica
  • Amazonian Mayten

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Uses & Benefits

Maytenus amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maytenus amazonica is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus amazonica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Maytenus amazonica

Maytenus amazonica is native to the Amazon basin. It can be found in moist forests and scrublands.

Maytenus amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus amazonica?

Maytenus amazonica

What is the common name of Maytenus amazonica?

Amazon Mayten

What is the natural habitat of Maytenus amazonica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6600103: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.