Ilex summa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
summa
ID:
730532
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 332 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729865
Common Names
- Summa Holly
- Summa Ilex
- Summa Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex summa (also called Summa Holly, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spines along the edges and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along the edges of forests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex summa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex summa has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and glossy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex summa 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 summa
Ilex summa is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.
Ilex summa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex summa?
Ilex summa
What is the common name of Ilex summa?
Summa Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex summa?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-2861505: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.