Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
730611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 605 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729944



Common Names

  • Ilex wallichii
  • Wallichii Holly
  • Wallichii


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Description

Ilex wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii 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 wallichii 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 wallichii 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 wallichii

Ilex wallichii is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Ilex wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex wallichii?

Ilex wallichii

What is the common name of Ilex wallichii?

Wallich's holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex wallichii?

It is native to India and Nepal.

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,