Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1220073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 657 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219411



Common Names

  • Ferruginea Holly
  • Ferruginea Ilex
  • Ferruginea Yerba Mate


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Description

Ilex ferruginea (also called rusty-leaved holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex ferruginea are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Ilex ferruginea

Ilex ferruginea can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

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,

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