Ilex huoshanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huoshanensis
ID:
1268235
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.He
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40: 380 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267573
Common Names
- Huoshan Ilex
- Huoshan Ilex
- Huoshan Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex huoshanensis (also called Huoshan Holly, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to the Yunnan province of China. It is found in moist, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex huoshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is known for its bright, showy flowers and its long flowering season. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex huoshanensis has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex huoshanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ilex huoshanensis
Ilex huoshanensis is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.
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
Yun He He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.He' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008288-1: Based on the initial data import