Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 384 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729383
Common Names
- Ilex Duidae
- Duid Holly
- Duid Ilex
Description
Ilex duidae (also called Duida holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Venezuela, and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex duidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex duidae has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex duidae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Ilex duidae should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Ilex duidae
Ilex duidae is native to Cuba. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Ilex duidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex duidae?
Ilex duidae
What is the common name of Ilex duidae?
Duida Holly
What type of plant is Ilex duidae?
Evergreen shrub
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,