Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
cognata
ID:
729975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reissek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 68 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729308



Common Names

  • Cognata Holly
  • Ilex cognata
  • Mountain Holly


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Description

Ilex cognata (also called Cognate Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, subtropical, and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex cognata is a species of holly native to the Caribbean. 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 cognata has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex cognata 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 cognata

Ilex cognata is native to South America.

Ilex cognata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex cognata?

Ilex cognata

What is the common name of Ilex cognata?

Cognate Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex cognata?

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,