Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maytenoides
ID:
717802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 15 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717135

Common Names

  • Heisteria maytenoides
  • Mayten-Like Heisteria
  • Heisteria

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Description

Heisteria maytenoides (also called Mayten-like heisteria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oval-shaped. It produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria maytenoides has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Heisteria maytenoides are yellow, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria maytenoides is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Heisteria maytenoides

Heisteria maytenoides is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Heisteria maytenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria maytenoides?

Heisteria maytenoides

What is the common name of Heisteria maytenoides?

Maytenoides Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria maytenoides?

Heisteria maytenoides is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil

Species in the Heisteria genus

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842058: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.