Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1079162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Manual : 276 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078500



Common Names

  • Mountain Holly
  • Montana Holly
  • Holly Montana


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Description

Ilex montana (also called Mountain Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used to make tea and the berries are used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex montana var. lanceolata (Macfad.) Griseb.
Ilex montana var. beadlei (Ashe ex Kearney) Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex montana flowers are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex montana is a small evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once established, Ilex montana should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex montana

Ilex montana can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2000235: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.