Maytenus aquifolia, the espinheira-santa, is an endemic tree (sometimes shrub) species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil,
It is native to the regions of Sudeste − in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states; and of Sul − in Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states.
It is a medicinal species, being used for treating ulcers and gastritis.
ConservationIndiscriminate usage is threatening the survival of this species in its natural habitat.
Tape yon sentòm oswa yon maladi epi li sou remèd fèy ki ta ka ede, tape yon zèb ak wè maladi ak sentòm li itilize kont.
* Tout enfòmasyon baze sou rechèch syantifik pibliye