Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
uleana
ID:
1079149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 89: 274 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078487



Common Names

  • Ule's Holly
  • Ule Holly
  • Holly Uleana


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Description

Ilex uleana (also called Ule's 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 Central and South America and grows in forests, hillsides, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex uleana is a species of holly native to Mexico and Central America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex uleana has small white flowers, red berries and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex uleana is a small evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once established, Ilex uleana should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex uleana

Ilex uleana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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,