Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
454197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb., Ekman & Loes. in O.C.Schmidt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 182 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453529

Common Names

  • Maytenus microphylla
  • Small-Leaved Mayten
  • Small-Leaved Mayten Tree

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Synonyms

  • Monteverdia microphylla (Urb., Ekman & Loes.) Biral [valid]

Description

Maytenus microphylla (also called Small-leaved 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 microphylla 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

Maytenus microphylla has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maytenus microphylla 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 microphylla

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

Maytenus microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maytenus microphylla?

Maytenus microphylla

What is the family of Maytenus microphylla?

Celastraceae

What is the common name of Maytenus microphylla?

Small-leaved 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,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155553-2: Based on the initial data import