Maytenus ovata
(Walp.) Loes.
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French Institute of Pondicherry
French Institute of Pondicherry
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French Institute of Pondicherry
French Institute of Pondicherry
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French Institute of Pondicherry
French Institute of Pondicherry
Where to Find It
Medicine, Caution,
How to Identify
A shrub in the Celastraceae family with white spiny flowers and reddish fruit.
Other Information
Celastraceae
Notes
A shrub. The flowers are white and spiny. The fruit are reddish.
Names & Synonyms
Athath
References (3)
- Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 17
- Kintzios, S. E., 2006, Terrestrial Plant-Derived Anticancer Agents and Plant Species Used in Anticancer research. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 25: pp 79-113
- Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm
