Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
lilianeae
ID:
730228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loizeau & Spichiger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 48: 208 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729561



Common Names

  • Lilianeae Holly
  • Lilianeae Ilex
  • Lilianeae


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Description

Ilex lilianeae (also called Liliane's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady forests and can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, and its white flowers are followed by red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex lilianeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex lilianeae has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and are followed by bright red berries in the fall. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex lilianeae can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Ilex lilianeae

Ilex lilianeae is native to Mexico.

Ilex lilianeae FAQ

What type of soil does Ilex lilianeae prefer?

Ilex lilianeae prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Ilex lilianeae need?

Ilex lilianeae prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

How often should Ilex lilianeae be watered?

Ilex lilianeae should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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

Rodolphe-Edouard Spichiger (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spichiger' in the authors string.
Pierre-André Loizeau (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loizeau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302635-2: Based on the initial data import