Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
macfadyenii
ID:
730250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 3: 215 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729583



Common Names

  • Macfadyen's Ilex
  • Macfadyen's Holly
  • Macfadyen's Japanese Holly


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Synonyms

  • Prinos montanus Sw. [unknown]
  • Prinos macfadyenii Walp. [unknown]
  • Ilex macfadyenii domingensis (Loes.) Moscoso [unknown]
  • Ilex macfadyenii occidentalis (Loes.) Moscoso [unknown]
  • Ilex montana (Sw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ilex tuerckheimii Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex tuerckheimii constanzae Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex tuerckheimii subalpina Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex montana herminieri Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex montana occidentalis Loes. [unknown]

Description

Ilex macfadyenii (also called Macfadyen'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 macfadyenii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex macfadyenii sub. ovata (Griseb.) Nicolson
Ilex macfadyenii var. moana (Borhidi & O.Muñiz) P.A.González
Ilex macfadyenii var. puberula (Proctor) Edwin ex P.A.González

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex macfadyenii 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 macfadyenii 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 macfadyenii

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

Ilex macfadyenii FAQ

What type of soil does Ilex macfadyenii prefer?

Ilex macfadyenii prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Ilex macfadyenii need?

Ilex macfadyenii prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

How often should Ilex macfadyenii be watered?

Ilex macfadyenii 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