Ilex annamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annamensis
ID:
729861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tardieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 117 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729194
Common Names
- Annam Holly
- Ilex annamensis
- Annam-Leaf Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex annamensis (also called Annam Holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex annamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex annamensis 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 annamensis is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas.
Where to Find Ilex annamensis
Ilex annamensis is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam and Laos.
Ilex annamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex annamensis?
Ilex annamensis
What is the common name of Ilex annamensis?
Annam Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex annamensis?
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
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83041-1: Based on the initial data import