Maytenus phyllanthoides var. phyllanthoides
Sweet Mangrove, Florida Mayten
Other regional names: Guttapercha Mayten
- Guttapercha Mayten
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Celastraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Maytenus phyllanthoides var. phyllanthoides (commonly known as Sweet Mangrove or Florida mayten) is a shrub or tree within the Celastraceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Maytenus phyllanthoides, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Florida
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