Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
454199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 5: 516 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453531

Common Names

  • Maytenus elongata
  • Elongate Mayten
  • Elongate Mayten Tree

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Synonyms

  • Maytenus elliptica elongata Urb. [unknown]
  • Monteverdia elongata (Urb.) Biral [valid]

Description

Maytenus elongata (also called Elongated Maytenus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maytenus elongata is a five-petaled, white to pinkish-purple bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with round, green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus elongata is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Maytenus elongata

Maytenus elongata is native to the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Maytenus elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus elongata?

Maytenus elongata

What is the family of Maytenus elongata?

Celastraceae

What is the common name of Maytenus elongata?

Elongate mayten

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,