Status:
valid
Authors:
Yamam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. , Suppl. 1: 30 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221000
Common Names
- Ilex arisanensis
- Arisanensis Ilex
- Arisanensis
Description
Ilex arisanensis (also called Arisan Ilex, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist and shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex arisanensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex arisanensis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex arisanensis is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ilex arisanensis
Ilex arisanensis is native to Japan. It can be found in moist, evergreen forests.
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,