Maytenus jelskii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Maytenus mathewsii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, specifically within the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Maytenus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the western regions of the South American continent. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries within this specific geographical area. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. The species also extends its range into the territory of Ecuador. Finally, its distribution includes the diverse landscapes located in Peru.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Maytenus jelskii is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily functioning as a shrub that can reach a maximum plant height of 6 meters. It is a terrestrial species, existing independently without parasitic tendencies, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining rooted in the soil. While it possesses a self-supporting structure, its growth habit is categorized as self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, showing no aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Maytenus jelskii 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

Chemicals

Maytenus jelskii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sesquiterpene.

Sesquiterpene

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

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

Cancer

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Maytenus jelskii 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