Ilex velutinulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinulosa
ID:
730589
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 79 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729922
Common Names
- Ilex velutinulosa
- Velutinulosa Holly
- Velutinulosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex velutinulosa (also called Dwarf Inkberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Maryland. It grows in moist, acidic soils in swamps, bogs, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex velutinulosa 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 velutinulosa 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 velutinulosa 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 velutinulosa
Ilex velutinulosa is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.
Ilex velutinulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex velutinulosa?
Ilex velutinulosa
What is the common name of Ilex velutinulosa?
Velvet holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex velutinulosa?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128142-2: Based on the initial data import