Ilex valenzuelana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valenzuelana
ID:
730584
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Candollea 17: 118 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729917
Common Names
- Ilex valenzuelana
- Valenzuelana Holly
- Valenzuelana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex valenzuelana (also called Venezuelan 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 South America and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex valenzuelana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex valenzuelana has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with toothed margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex valenzuelana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ilex valenzuelana
Ilex valenzuelana is native to Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.
Ilex valenzuelana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex valenzuelana?
Ilex valenzuelana
What is the common name of Ilex valenzuelana?
Valenzuela holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex valenzuelana?
It is native to Venezuela
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-2861610: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.