Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 324 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729451
Common Names
- Ilex Glabella
- Glabrous Holly
- Glabrous Ilex
Description
Ilex glabella (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 glabella 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 glabella has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex glabella is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Ilex glabella
Ilex glabella is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Ilex glabella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex glabella?
Ilex glabella
What type of plant is Ilex glabella?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ilex glabella?
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,