Description
Maytenus cymosa (also called cyme mayten, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, obovate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are small, white, and fragrant. It grows in temperate forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Maytenus cymosa are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maytenus cymosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.