Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
anodonta
ID:
1079073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 245 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078411



Common Names

  • Ilex anodonta
  • Anodonta Ilex
  • Ilex


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Description

Ilex anodonta (also called Toothless Holly, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex anodonta 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 anodonta 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 anodonta 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 anodonta

Ilex anodonta is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

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 tro-2000024: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.