Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
aggregata
ID:
1079065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 95 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078403



Common Names

  • Ilex aggregata
  • Aggregata Ilex
  • Ilex


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Description

Ilex aggregata (also called Aggregate Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex aggregata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a container plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex aggregata has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and short, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex aggregata is a shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ilex aggregata

Ilex aggregata is found in the southeastern United States.

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.