Maytenus obtusifolia

Botanical Description

Maytenus obtusifolia is a large tree growing up to 32 metres tall[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The cylindrical bole is up to 1 metre in diameter[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The leaves are a popular herbal remedy in Brazil, where they are commonly harvested from the wild. The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, whilst its leaves are also used as a tea substitute.