Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
rotunda
ID:
730471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 168. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729804



Common Names

  • Myrtillus Holly
  • Myrtillus Ilex
  • Myrtillus


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Synonyms

  • Synstima rotundifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Ilex koshunensis Yamam. [unknown]
  • Ilex microcarpa Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Ilex sasakii Yamam. [unknown]
  • Ilex unicanaliculata C.J.Tseng [unknown]
  • Ilex rotunda microcarpa (Lindl. & Paxton) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Ilex rotunda sinensis Masam. [unknown]

Description

Ilex rotunda (also called Round-Leaf Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex rotunda 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 rotunda has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, bright red berries. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex rubrinervia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ilex rotunda

Ilex rotunda can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Ilex rotunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex rotunda?

Ilex rotunda

What is the common name of Ilex rotunda?

Roundleaf Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex rotunda?

Tropical rainforests

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