Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
729843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 5: t. 465 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729176



Common Names

  • Ilex affinis
  • Affinity Ilex
  • Affinity Holly


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Synonyms

  • Ilex affinis medica Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis angustifolia Reissek [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis apollinis Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis genuina Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis latifolia Reissek [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis pachypoda Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex affinis valida Loes. [unknown]

Description

Ilex affinis (also called Affinis 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 affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex affinis 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 affinis is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas.

Where to Find Ilex affinis

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

Ilex affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex affinis?

Ilex affinis

What is the common name of Ilex affinis?

Affinis Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex affinis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860310: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.