Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colebr.) Wall. ex Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 604 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729457
Common Names
- Godajam Holly
- Ilex godajam
- Godajam-Leaf Holly
Description
Ilex godajam (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 godajam is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex godajam has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex godajam 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 godajam
Ilex godajam is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Ilex godajam FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex godajam?
Ilex godajam
What type of plant is Ilex godajam?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ilex godajam?
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,