Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
sideroxyloides
ID:
730499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 7: 224 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729832



Common Names

  • Sideroxyloides Ilex
  • Sideroxyloides Holly
  • Sideroxyloides


Searching for Ilex sideroxyloides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ilex sideroxyloides (also called Ironwood 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 sideroxyloides is a species of holly native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its berries are used to make jams and jellies. It is also used to make furniture and decorations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex sideroxyloides sub. occidentalis (Macfad.) P.A.González

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex sideroxyloides has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and glossy.

Searching for Ilex sideroxyloides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex sideroxyloides is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ilex sideroxyloides

Ilex sideroxyloides is native to South America.

Ilex sideroxyloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex sideroxyloides?

Ilex sideroxyloides

What is the common name of Ilex sideroxyloides?

Sideroxyloides Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex sideroxyloides?

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