Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Z.Zheng
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Hangzhou Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 2: 73. 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247950
Common Names
- Ilex Qingyuanensis
- Qingyuan Holly
- Qingyuan Ilex
Description
Ilex qingyuanensis (also called Qingyuan 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 is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. Its leaves are elliptic-ovate to ovate-lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex qingyuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex qingyuanensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex qingyuanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Ilex qingyuanensis
Ilex qingyuanensis is native to Qingyuan County in Guangdong Province, China.
Ilex qingyuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex qingyuanensis?
Ilex qingyuanensis
What is the common name of Ilex qingyuanensis?
Qingyuan Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex qingyuanensis?
Subtropical forests of China
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,