Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cassinoides
ID:
454260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 67 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453592

Common Names

  • Maytenus cassinoides
  • Cassinoides Maytenus
  • Maytenus

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus cassinoides Lam. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Monteverdia cassinoides (Poir.) Biral [valid]

Description

Maytenus cassinoides (also called Cassinoides Mayten, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus cassinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maytenus cassinoides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus cassinoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Maytenus cassinoides

Maytenus cassinoides is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Maytenus cassinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus cassinoides?

Maytenus cassinoides

What is the common name of Maytenus cassinoides?

Cassinoides Mayten

Where is Maytenus cassinoides native to?

Jamaica

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155479-2: Based on the initial data import