Maytenus boaria

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Common Name(s)

mayten, maiten tree

Synonym(s)

Boaria molinae, Celastrus uncinatus, Maytenus chilensis

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: shrub

Native Range

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru

Plant Description

A perennial shrub or tree in the Celastraceae family that resembles a small weeping willow.

History as an Ornamental

Sold as an ornamental.

External Resources

GBIF Link

USDA Plants Database

Tropicos Link

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