Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu & Tang
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 9: 250 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219482
Common Names
- Hylonoma Holly
- Hylonoma Ilex
- Hylonoma Yerba Mate
Uses & Benefits
Ilex hylonoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex hylonoma are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex hylonoma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-draining medium. Once established, the plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ilex hylonoma
Ilex hylonoma is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands.
Ilex hylonoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex hylonoma?
Ilex hylonoma
What is the common name of Ilex hylonoma?
Hylonoma Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex hylonoma?
Forests and woodlands in China
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,