Ilex attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
729889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ashe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. 40: 44 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729222
Common Names
- Ilex Attenuata
- Slender Holly
- Attenuate Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex attenuata (also called Slender 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 attenuata 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 attenuata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex attenuata can be propagated 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 attenuata should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Ilex attenuata
Ilex attenuata can be found in South America.
Ilex attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex attenuata?
Ilex attenuata
What is the common name of Ilex attenuata?
Slender Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex attenuata?
Woodlands, hedgerows and scrub
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
William Willard Ashe (1872-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287561-2: Based on the initial data import