Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 140 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292708
Common Names
- Stalked Maytenus
- Maytenus stipitata
- Stalked Maytenus Plant
Description
Maytenus stipitata (also called Stipitata, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has an upright growth habit with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Maytenus stipitata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a moderate growth rate and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Maytenus stipitata flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maytenus stipitata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Maytenus stipitata
Maytenus stipitata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.
Maytenus stipitata FAQ
What is the growth rate of Maytenus stipitata?
Maytenus stipitata is a slow-growing plant.
What is the soil type of Maytenus stipitata?
Maytenus stipitata prefers sandy, well-drained soils.
What is the light requirement of Maytenus stipitata?
Maytenus stipitata prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,