Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
casiquiarensis
ID:
729946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 437 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729279



Common Names

  • Casiquiare Holly
  • Ilex casiquiarensis
  • Venezuelan Holly


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Description

Ilex casiquiarensis (also called Casiquiare Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Venezuela, and is found in moist, subtropical, and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex casiquiarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex casiquiarensis has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex casiquiarensis 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 casiquiarensis

Ilex casiquiarensis can be found in South America.

Ilex casiquiarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex casiquiarensis?

Ilex casiquiarensis

What is the common name of Ilex casiquiarensis?

Casiquiare Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex casiquiarensis?

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,