Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
729962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 46: t. 2043 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729295



Common Names

  • Chinese Holly
  • Ilex chinensis
  • Yeddo Holly


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Description

Ilex chinensis (also called Chinese Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist, subtropical, and temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex chinensis is a species of holly native to China. 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex chinensis 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 chinensis 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 chinensis

Ilex chinensis is native to China.

Ilex chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex chinensis?

Ilex chinensis

What is the common name of Ilex chinensis?

Chinese Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex chinensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860539: Based on the initial data import
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.