Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
vesparum
ID:
730595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 332 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729928



Common Names

  • Ilex vesparum
  • Vesparum Holly
  • Vesparum


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Description

Ilex vesparum (also called Vespar Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 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 vesparum 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 vesparum has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex vesparum 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 vesparum

Ilex vesparum is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Ilex vesparum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex vesparum?

Ilex vesparum

What is the common name of Ilex vesparum?

Vesparum holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex vesparum?

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