Ilex farallonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farallonensis
ID:
730079
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 79 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729412
Common Names
- Ilex Farallonensis
- Farallon Holly
- Farallon Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex farallonensis (also called Farallon Island holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. 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 farallonensis is a species of holly native to the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. It is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. The berries can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex farallonensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex farallonensis 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 farallonensis should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Ilex farallonensis
Ilex farallonensis is native to Cuba. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Ilex farallonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex farallonensis?
Ilex farallonensis
What is the common name of Ilex farallonensis?
Farallon Holly
What type of plant is Ilex farallonensis?
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127829-2: Based on the initial data import