Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
1220210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu & Tang

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 9: 245 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219548



Common Names

  • Omeiensis Holly
  • Omeiensis Ilex
  • Chinese Holly


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Description

Ilex omeiensis (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China and found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It typically grows to a height of 5–10 meters, with alternate, leathery, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex omeiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ilex omeiensis flower is small, white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ilex omeiensis

Ilex omeiensis is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands.

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-50001242: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.