Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 54 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219406
Common Names
- Lonicerifolia Holly
- Lonicerifolia Ilex
- Lonicerifolia Yerba Mate
Description
Ilex lonicerifolia (also called Lonicera-leaved holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex lonicerifolia 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ilex lonicerifolia var. matsudae (Yamam.) Yamam.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex lonicerifolia are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.
Where to Find Ilex lonicerifolia
Ilex lonicerifolia can be found in the Himalayas and parts of 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,