About Gymnosporia dryandri (Lowe) Masf.
The accepted scientific name for this species is Gymnosporia dryandri (Lowe) Masf. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters high. This species, previously referenced under the synonym Maytenus umbellata, is native to Madeira and neighboring islands of its archipelago. It occurs at elevations ranging from sea level to 400 meters. It can be found in woodlands and shrublands that contain Olea europaea and Ceratonia siliqua, as well as in lower elevation laurel forests alongside Laurus azorica, Ocotea foetens, and other species.
