Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
belizensis
ID:
729904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 217 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729237



Common Names

  • Ilex Belizensis
  • Beliz Holly
  • Beliz Ilex


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Description

Ilex belizensis (also called Belize Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, and is found in moist, lowland, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex belizensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex belizensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex belizensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Ilex belizensis

Ilex belizensis can be found in Central America.

Ilex belizensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex belizensis?

Ilex belizensis

What is the common name of Ilex belizensis?

Belize Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex belizensis?

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,

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