Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Qi & Q.Z.Lin
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 20: 2 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260888
Common Names
- Hunanensis Ilex
- Hunan Ilex
- Hunan Holly
Description
Ilex hunanensis (also called Hunan Holly, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It is an evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex hunanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex hunanensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex hunanensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.
Where to Find Ilex hunanensis
Ilex hunanensis is native to China and can be found in the Hunan province.
Ilex hunanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex hunanensis?
Ilex hunanensis
What is the family of Ilex hunanensis?
Aquifoliaceae
What is the common name of Ilex hunanensis?
Hunan Ilex
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,