Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
vomitoria
ID:
730604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 170 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729937



Common Names

  • Ilex vomitoria
  • Vomitoria Holly
  • Vomitoria


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Synonyms

  • Ilex ligustrina Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ilex ligustrina ekmanii Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex ligustrina minutiflora (A.Rich.) Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex ligustrina parvifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ilex minutiflora parvifolia Griseb. ex Urb. [unknown]
  • Ilex vomitoria pendula Foret & Solymosy [unknown]

Description

Ilex vomitoria (also called Yaupon Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 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 vomitoria 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex vomitoria sub. chiapensis (Sharp) A.E.Murray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex vomitoria has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex vomitoria can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ilex vomitoria

Ilex vomitoria is native to North America.

Ilex vomitoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex vomitoria?

Ilex vomitoria

What is the common name of Ilex vomitoria?

Yaupon holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex vomitoria?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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