Maytenus chiapensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of North and Central America. In the northernmost part of its range, it can be found throughout Southeast Mexico. Moving southward into Central America, its presence extends into the country of Guatemala. The species is also documented to grow within the borders of El Salvador. Collectively, these regions define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Maytenus chiapensis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence within its habitat. Although the species can be categorized within a spectrum of moisture-related habitats, it is fundamentally terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic. Regarding its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing mechanisms associated with vines or lianas, as it does not require external support to maintain its upright growth.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Maytenus chiapensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Maytenus chiapensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products