Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
antonii
ID:
729864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1666 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729197



Common Names

  • Anton's Holly
  • Ilex antonii
  • Anton's-Leaf Holly


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Description

Ilex antonii (also called Anton's 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 antonii is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex antonii 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 antonii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ilex antonii

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

Ilex antonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex antonii?

Ilex antonii

What is the common name of Ilex antonii?

Anton's Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex antonii?

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,