• Source: Maytenus aquifolium

Maytenus aquifolium, the espinheira-santa, is an endemic tree (sometimes shrub) species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil.




Distribution


It is native to the regions of Sudeste − in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states; and of Sul − in Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states.




Uses


It is a medicinal species, being used for treating ulcers and gastritis.

Conservation
Indiscriminate usage is threatening the survival of this species in its natural habitat.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Maytenus aquifolium
• Maytenus
• Elaeodendron
• Santa Cruz do Sul University Private Natural Heritage Reserve
• Laurel forest
• List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family