| Maytenus acuminata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Subfamily: | Celastroideae |
| Genus: | Maytenus |
| Species: | M. acuminata |
| Binomial name | |
| Maytenus acuminata (L.f.) Loes. |
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Maytenus acuminata (also called the Silky Bark, umNama or Sybas) 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. [1]