Ilex jaramillana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaramillana
ID:
730179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 67: 631 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729512
Common Names
- Jaramillana Holly
- Jaramillana Ilex
- Jaramillana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex jaramillana (also called Jaramill's holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Mexico. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 6 m tall and has glossy oval leaves. It is found in moist woodlands, swamps, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex jaramillana is a species of holly native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. The leaves can be used to make tea and the berries can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex jaramillana has a white flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex jaramillana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be moved to a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ilex jaramillana
Ilex jaramillana is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Ilex jaramillana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex jaramillana?
Ilex jaramillana
What is the common name of Ilex jaramillana?
Jaramillana holly
Where is Ilex jaramillana native to?
Mexico
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970927-1: Based on the initial data import