Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
cyrtura
ID:
1220204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 101 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219542



Common Names

  • Cyrtura Holly
  • Cyrtura Ilex
  • Chinese Holly


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Description

Ilex cyrtura (also called Curved Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. Native to China, it is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex cyrtura is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ilex cyrtura flower is small, white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ilex cyrtura

Ilex cyrtura is native to China and can be found in forests 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