Status:
valid
Authors:
S.J.Pei & Y.H.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Res. Bull. Trop. Pl. 13: 14 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278540
Common Names
- Maytenus inflata
- Inflated Maytenus
- Bladder Maytenus
- Bladderwood
Description
Maytenus inflata (also called Maytenus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Maytenus inflata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maytenus inflata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maytenus inflata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Maytenus inflata
Maytenus inflata is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Maytenus inflata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maytenus inflata?
Maytenus inflata
What is the common name of Maytenus inflata?
Inflated maytenus
What is the family of Maytenus inflata?
Celastraceae
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,