Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
730076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Voigt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 347 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729409



Common Names

  • Ilex Excelsa
  • Excelsa Holly
  • Excelsa Ilex


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Synonyms

  • Cassine excelsa Wall. [unknown]
  • Ilex doniana DC. [unknown]
  • Ilex excelsa (Wall.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ilex nepalensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ilex exsulca Wall. [unknown]
  • Ilex excelsa excelsa [unknown]
  • Ilex rotunda excelsa (Wall.) D.Y.Hong [unknown]

Description

Ilex excelsa (also called Mountain holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to the southeastern United States. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 6 m tall and has glossy oval leaves. It is found in moist woodlands, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex excelsa is a species of holly that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves can be used to make tea and the berries can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex excelsa var. hypotricha (Loes.) S.Y.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex excelsa 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 excelsa 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 excelsa should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.

Where to Find Ilex excelsa

Ilex excelsa is native to Cuba. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Ilex excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex excelsa?

Ilex excelsa

What is the common name of Ilex excelsa?

Tall Holly

What type of plant is Ilex excelsa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860721: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.