Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
teratopos
ID:
1246799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. [Engler & Prantl] 1: 218. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246137



Common Names

  • Ilex teratopos
  • Teratopos Holly
  • Teratopos Ilex


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Description

Ilex teratopos (also called Teratopos Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has leaves that are ovate-lanceolate, with a pointed tip, and are up to 8 cm long. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex teratopos is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ilex teratopos is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex teratopos is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ilex teratopos

Ilex teratopos is native to China and Taiwan. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests and woodlands.

Ilex teratopos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex teratopos?

Ilex teratopos

What is the common name of Ilex teratopos?

Tall Holly

What type of plant is Ilex teratopos?

Evergreen shrub

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,