This name is not universally accepted. It is in the on-line 2012 Flora do Brasil, but is treated as a synonym of Maytenus illicifolia in some other works[].

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General Information

Maytenus aquifolium is an evergreen tree with a small, narrow crown; it can grow 2 - 12 metres tall. The short bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. An attractive, ornamental plant, it could be grown in parks and gardens[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

An understorey plant in both dense primary forest and the more open, secondary formations at elevations from 100 - 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in the dappled shade of a woodland[].
A slow-growing plant, even when young[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood and sapwood are not clearly demarcated. The wood is straight-grained, heavy, difficult to cut, with moderate durability. It is too small to be used for purposes other than light carpentry and making agricultural implements[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[].

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