Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
730415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 331 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729748



Common Names

  • Ilex polita
  • Polished Holly
  • Japanese Holly


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Description

Ilex polita (also called Glossy holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 10 m tall, with glossy green leaves and white flowers in spring, followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in moist woods and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex polita is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in floral arrangements. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and wines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex polita has small white flowers, black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex polita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ilex polita

Ilex polita can be found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.

Ilex polita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex polita?

Ilex polita

What is the common name of Ilex polita?

Polished holly

What is the habitat of Ilex polita?

Moist, acidic soils in the southeastern 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