Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
abscondita
ID:
729834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 320 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729167



Common Names

  • Ilex abscondita
  • Hidden Ilex
  • Hidden Holly


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Description

Ilex abscondita (also called Hidden Holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex abscondita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex abscondita has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex abscondita is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Ilex abscondita

Ilex abscondita can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ilex abscondita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex abscondita?

Ilex abscondita

What is the common name of Ilex abscondita?

Hidden Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex abscondita?

Woodlands and shrublands

Species in the Ilex genus

Species in the Aquifoliaceae family

Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,

References