Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
aracamuniana
ID:
729875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 946 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729208

Common Names

  • Aracamunian Holly
  • Ilex aracamuniana
  • Aracamunian-Leaf Holly

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Description

Ilex aracamuniana (also called Aracamuniana 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 aracamuniana 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 aracamuniana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex aracamuniana 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 aracamuniana

Ilex aracamuniana is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ilex aracamuniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex aracamuniana?

Ilex aracamuniana

What is the common name of Ilex aracamuniana?

Aracamunian Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex aracamuniana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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