Maytenus erythroxylon

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Monteverdia erythroxylon
• Maytenus controversa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, it is further categorized into the family Celaestraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Maytenus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically located within the southeastern region of Brazil. Its natural habitat is concentrated in this particular part of the country. Because of this localized presence, its geographical range is considered quite specific. Researchers studying its ecology focus primarily on these Brazilian territories. Consequently, the species is a characteristic element of the southeastern landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Maytenus erythroxylon is characterized by its significant adaptability across diverse and often challenging Brazilian ecosystems. It is widely distributed within the Caatinga (strictu sensu), where it thrives in semi-arid conditions, as well as in the Cerrado (lato sensu) and the coastal Restinga formations. This broad range of habitats indicates a high tolerance for varying soil types and moisture availability. Furthermore, the species demonstrates a notable capacity for resilience in anthropic areas (Área Antrópica), suggesting it can persist in landscapes modified by human activity, such as disturbed soils or secondary vegetation regrowth.

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Restinga

Morphology

The morphology of Maytenus erythroxylon is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests primarily as a tree or a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It is a self-supporting structure rather than a climber or an epiphyte, maintaining a stable upright habit. In terms of scale, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Maytenus erythroxylon has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins, Triterpenes.

Flavonoids

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Saponins

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Steroids

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Tannins

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Triterpenes

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Activities

Maytenus erythroxylon has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antisecretory.

Antisecretory

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Conditions

Maytenus erythroxylon has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea.

Diarrhea

1. World journal of gastroenterology

Preparations

Maytenus erythroxylon has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.

Ethanol extract

1. World journal of gastroenterology