Ilex acutidenticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutidenticulata
ID:
729840
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 321 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729173
Common Names
- Ilex acutidenticulata
- Sharp-toothed Ilex
- Sharp-toothed Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex acutidenticulata (also called Sharp-toothed Holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex acutidenticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex acutidenticulata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex acutidenticulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Ilex acutidenticulata
Ilex acutidenticulata is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.
Ilex acutidenticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex acutidenticulata?
Ilex acutidenticulata
What is the common name of Ilex acutidenticulata?
Sharp-toothed Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex acutidenticulata?
Woodlands and shrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860308: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.