Flourensia ilicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
9617
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 238 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008946
Common Names
- Ilicifolia Flourensia
- Flourensia Ilicifolia
- Ilicifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flourensia ilicifolia (also called 'Holly Flourensia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub. It is native to Mexico and is found growing in dry, rocky, and disturbed areas. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia ilicifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flourensia ilicifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flourensia ilicifolia is a shrub native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Flourensia ilicifolia
Flourensia ilicifolia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Flourensia ilicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia ilicifolia?
Flourensia ilicifolia
What is the common name of Flourensia ilicifolia?
Holly Leaf Flourensia
What is the natural habitat of Flourensia ilicifolia?
It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia fiebrigii, Flourensia peruviana, Flourensia ilicifolia, Flourensia blakeana, Flourensia angustifolia, Flourensia solitaria, Flourensia oolepis, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia pringlei, Flourensia monticola, Flourensia heterolepis, Flourensia thurifera, Flourensia cernua, Flourensia niederleinii, Flourensia pulcherrima, Flourensia cajabambensis, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia laurifolia, Flourensia polycephala, Flourensia tortuosa, Flourensia microphylla, Flourensia macroligulata, Flourensia leptopoda, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia campestris, Flourensia hirta, Flourensia suffrutescens, Flourensia resinosa, Flourensia collodes, Flourensia dentata, Flourensia riparia, Flourensia macrophylla,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-108660: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.