Maytenus acuminata
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Maytenus acuminata is a variable, medium-sized, evergreen
tree indigenous to Africa, including South Africa
. Here it is especially common on the verges of afro-montane forest
. It produces small, white flowers and bright orange or red berries. In cultivation it is useful as a light shade tree or as an ornamental.
Evergreen
In botany, an evergreen plant is a plant that has leaves in all seasons. This contrasts with deciduous plants, which completely lose their foliage during the winter or dry season.There are many different kinds of evergreen plants, both trees and shrubs...
tree indigenous to Africa, including South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Here it is especially common on the verges of afro-montane forest
Afromontane
Afromontane is a term used to describe the Afrotropic subregion and its plant and animal species common to the mountains of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula...
. It produces small, white flowers and bright orange or red berries. In cultivation it is useful as a light shade tree or as an ornamental.