Maytenus ebenifolia

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are narrowly oval dn shiny. The fruit are orange coloured. They split open when ripe. The seed is black.

It is used for medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Maytenus ebenifolia var. poeppigii Briq.; Maytenus ebenifolia var. ulei Briq. Monteverdia ebenifolia (Reissek) Biral;