Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
megalocarpa
ID:
1328308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Groppo & Lombardi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 480 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340762

Common Names

  • Maytenus megalocarpa
  • Large-fruited Mayten
  • Big-fruit Mayten

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Description

Maytenus megalocarpa (also called Big-fruited Maytenus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maytenus megalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maytenus megalocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus megalocarpa is a small tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Maytenus megalocarpa

Maytenus megalocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Maytenus megalocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Maytenus megalocarpa?

Large-fruited mayten

What is the natural range of Maytenus megalocarpa?

Brazil

What is the habitat of Maytenus megalocarpa?

Moist montane forests

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

Julio Antonio Lombardi (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lombardi' in the authors string.
Milton Groppo (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groppo' in the authors string.