Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 339 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228021
Common Names
- Ilex Maximowicziana
- Maximowicziana Holly
- Maximowicziana Ilex
Uses & Benefits
Ilex maximowicziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex maximowicziana is white, with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex maximowicziana is a perennial evergreen shrub with a long-lasting root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ilex maximowicziana
Ilex maximowicziana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ilex maximowicziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex maximowicziana?
Ilex maximowicziana
What is the common name of Ilex maximowicziana?
Maximowicziana holly
What type of plant is Ilex maximowicziana?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Ilex genus
Species in the Aquifoliaceae family
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Ilex abscondita,
Ilex acutidenticulata,
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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,