Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 397 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221110
Common Names
- Ilex chuniana
- Chuniana Ilex
- Chuniana
Description
Ilex chuniana (also called Chun's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex chuniana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex chuniana is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex chuniana is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ilex chuniana
Ilex chuniana is native to China and can be found in the province of Guangdong.
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,