Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
gansuensis
ID:
1331397

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 159 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343851



Common Names

  • Gansuensis Ilex
  • Ilex
  • Gansu Ilex


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Description

Ilex gansuensis (also called the Gansu Holly, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree from the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to East Asia, and is found in woodlands and forests. It has a tall, woody trunk with long, spiny leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex gansuensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex gansuensis has small, white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ilex gansuensis

Ilex gansuensis is native to China, specifically the Gansu and Shaanxi provinces.

Ilex gansuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex gansuensis?

Ilex gansuensis

What is the natural habitat of Ilex gansuensis?

Forests and scrublands

What is the leaf shape of Ilex gansuensis?

Ovate

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

De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.