Ilex celebensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celebensis
ID:
729954
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capit.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 57: 236 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729287
Common Names
- Celebes Holly
- Ilex celebensis
- Mountain Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex celebensis (also called Celebes Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in moist, subtropical, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex celebensis is a species of holly native to the Philippines and Sulawesi. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ilex celebensis var. ranauana S.AndrewsFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex celebensis has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex celebensis 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 celebensis
Ilex celebensis can be found in Indonesia.
Ilex celebensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex celebensis?
Ilex celebensis
What is the common name of Ilex celebensis?
Celebes Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex celebensis?
Woodlands and shrublands
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
Louis Capitaine (1883-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83140-1: Based on the initial data import