Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
macarenensis
ID:
730249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 101: 13 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729582



Common Names

  • Macaronesian Ilex
  • Macaronesian Holly
  • Macaronesian Japanese Holly


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Description

Ilex macarenensis (also called Macaronesian Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It grows in moist, shady forests and can reach up to 6 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, and its white flowers are followed by red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex macarenensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and berries. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex macarenensis 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 macarenensis 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 macarenensis

Ilex macarenensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ilex macarenensis FAQ

What type of soil does Ilex macarenensis prefer?

Ilex macarenensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Ilex macarenensis need?

Ilex macarenensis prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

How often should Ilex macarenensis be watered?

Ilex macarenensis 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,

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