Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
609156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Lanj. & Rossberg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 717 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608488



Common Names

  • Clarisia ilicifolia
  • Ilicifolia Clarisia
  • Clarisia Ilicifolia


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Synonyms

  • Soaresia ilicifolia Glaz. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Acanthinophyllum ilicifolium (Spreng.) W.C.Burger [unknown]
  • Acanthinophyllum spruceanum (Lanj.) W.C.Burger [unknown]
  • Acanthinophyllum strepitans Allemão [unknown]
  • Aliteria sagotii Benoist [unknown]
  • Clarisia ilicifolia cuyunensis (Lanj.) Lanj. & Rossberg [unknown]
  • Clarisia ilicifolia guianensis (Lanj.) Lanj. & Rossberg [unknown]
  • Clarisia ilicifolia micranthera (Warb.) Lanj. & Rossberg [unknown]
  • Clarisia ilicifolia paraensis (Lanj.) Lanj. & Rossberg [unknown]
  • Clarisia spruceana Lanj. [unknown]
  • Clarisia strepitans Lanj. [unknown]
  • Clarisia strepitans cuyunensis Lanj. [unknown]
  • Clarisia strepitans guianensis Lanj. [unknown]
  • Clarisia strepitans micranthera Lanj. [unknown]
  • Clarisia strepitans paraensis Lanj. [unknown]
  • Sahagunia racemifera Huber [unknown]
  • Pseudosorocea poeppigii Baill. [unknown]
  • Sahagunia strepitans Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorocea stenophylla Standl. [unknown]

Description

Clarisia ilicifolia (also called Holly-leaved Clarisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clarisia ilicifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarisia ilicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarisia ilicifolia can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Clarisia ilicifolia

Clarisia ilicifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Clarisia ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarisia ilicifolia?

Clarisia ilicifolia

What is the common name of Clarisia ilicifolia?

Holly-leaved Clarisia

Where is Clarisia ilicifolia native to?

Brazil

Species in the Clarisia genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724618: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
G. Rossberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rossberg' in the authors string.
Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.