Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
guangnanensis
ID:
1248584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tseng & Y.R.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 18 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247922



Common Names

  • Ilex Guangnanensis
  • Guangnan Holly
  • Guangnan Ilex


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Description

Ilex guangnanensis (also called Guangnan Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex guangnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex guangnanensis are small, yellowish-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex guangnanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ilex guangnanensis

Ilex guangnanensis is native to Guangnan County in Yunnan Province, China.

Ilex guangnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex guangnanensis?

Ilex guangnanensis

What are the common names of Ilex guangnanensis?

Guangnan Holly

Where is Ilex guangnanensis native to?

China, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50143798: Based on the initial data import
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.