Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
yanlingensis
ID:
1261549

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Qi & Q.Z.Lin

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 20: 2 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260887



Common Names

  • Yanlingensis Ilex
  • Yanling Ilex
  • Yanling Holly


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Description

Ilex yanlingensis (also called Yanling Holly, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It is an evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex yanlingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex yanlingensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex yanlingensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Ilex yanlingensis

Ilex yanlingensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, and Jiangxi.

Ilex yanlingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex yanlingensis?

Ilex yanlingensis

What is the family of Ilex yanlingensis?

Aquifoliaceae

What is the common name of Ilex yanlingensis?

Yanling Ilex

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

Cheng Jing Qi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Qi' in the authors string.
Qin Zhong Lin (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Z.Lin' in the authors string.