Ilex honbaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
honbaensis
ID:
730152
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tardieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 121 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729485
Common Names
- Honba Ilex
- Honba Holly
- Honba Japanese Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex honbaensis (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 honbaensis 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 honbaensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex honbaensis 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 honbaensis
Ilex honbaensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ilex honbaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex honbaensis?
Ilex honbaensis
What is the common name of Ilex honbaensis?
Honba holly
Where is Ilex honbaensis native to?
Japan
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
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83368-1: Based on the initial data import