Ilex apiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiensis
ID:
729867
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Andrews
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 11: 1 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729200
Common Names
- Ape Holly
- Ilex apiensis
- Ape-Leaf Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex apiensis (also called Apiensis 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 apiensis is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex apiensis 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 apiensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Ilex apiensis
Ilex apiensis can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.
Ilex apiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex apiensis?
Ilex apiensis
What is the common name of Ilex apiensis?
Api Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex apiensis?
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
Susyn M. Andrews (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Andrews' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006720-1: Based on the initial data import