Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
asprella
ID:
1079290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 329 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078628



Common Names

  • Ilex Asprella
  • Asprella Holly
  • Fuzzy Holly


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Description

Ilex asprella (also called Asprella Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and Taiwan and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex asprella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant are used to make herbal tea and are also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex asprella var. megalophylla T.R.Dudley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex asprella has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex asprella is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6-8 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex asprella

Ilex asprella can be found in the southeastern United States, growing in moist woods and swamps.

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-2000509: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.