Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
guayusa
ID:
730138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 310 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729471



Common Names

  • Guayusa Holly
  • Ilex guayusa
  • Guayusa-Leaf Holly


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Description

Ilex guayusa (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 guayusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex guayusa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex guayusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Ilex guayusa

Ilex guayusa is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Azuay, Bolívar, Cañar, Carchi, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Imbabura, Loja, Napo, Pichincha, and Tungurahua.

Ilex guayusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex guayusa?

Ilex guayusa

What type of plant is Ilex guayusa?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ilex guayusa?

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,