Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
solida
ID:
730508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edwin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 144 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729841



Common Names

  • Solid Holly
  • Solid Ilex
  • Solida Holly


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Description

Ilex solida (also called solid holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex solida is a species of holly native to Central 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex solida 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 solida

Ilex solida is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Ilex solida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex solida?

Ilex solida

What is the common name of Ilex solida?

Solid Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex solida?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2861459: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel Edwin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edwin' in the authors string.