Ilex fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
730104
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Andrews
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 11: 4 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729437
Common Names
- Ilex Fruticosa
- Fruticosa Holly
- Fruticosa Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex fruticosa (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and typically grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex fruticosa is a species of holly native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. The leaves can be used to make tea and the berries can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex fruticosa 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 fruticosa 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 fruticosa should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Ilex fruticosa
Ilex fruticosa is native to Cuba. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Ilex fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex fruticosa?
Ilex fruticosa
What type of plant is Ilex fruticosa?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ilex fruticosa?
Woodlands and thickets
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
Susyn M. Andrews (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Andrews' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006723-1: Based on the initial data import