Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
chiriquensis
ID:
729964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 88 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729297



Common Names

  • Chiriqui Holly
  • Ilex chiriquensis
  • Mountain Holly


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ilex chiriquensis is a species of holly native to Central America. 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 chiriquensis 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 chiriquensis 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 chiriquensis

Ilex chiriquensis is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Ilex chiriquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex chiriquensis?

Ilex chiriquensis

What is the common name of Ilex chiriquensis?

Chiriqui Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex chiriquensis?

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