Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
amara
ID:
729848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl. ex Miers

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 8: 395 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729181



Common Names

  • Bitter Holly
  • Ilex amara
  • Bitter-Leaf Holly


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Synonyms

  • Chomelia amara Vell. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex amara var. bahiensis Loes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex amara 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 amara 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 amara

Ilex amara is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ilex amara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex amara?

Ilex amara

What is the common name of Ilex amara?

Bitter Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex amara?

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

Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83021-1: Based on the initial data import