Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
archeri
ID:
729877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edwin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 139 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729210



Common Names

  • Archer's Holly
  • Ilex archeri
  • Archer's-Leaf Holly


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Description

Ilex archeri (also called Archer'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 archeri 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 archeri 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 archeri can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Ilex archeri should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.

Where to Find Ilex archeri

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

Ilex archeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex archeri?

Ilex archeri

What is the common name of Ilex archeri?

Archer's Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex archeri?

Tropical rainforests

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-2860387: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel Edwin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edwin' in the authors string.