Ilex blancheana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blancheana
ID:
729912
Status:
valid
Authors:
Judd
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 88: 436 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729245
Common Names
- Ilex Blancheana
- Blancheana Holly
- Blancheana Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex blancheana (also called Blanche's Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, subtropical, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex blancheana 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 blancheana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex blancheana 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 blancheana
Ilex blancheana can be found in South America.
Ilex blancheana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex blancheana?
Ilex blancheana
What is the common name of Ilex blancheana?
Blanche's Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex blancheana?
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
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278765-2: Based on the initial data import