Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
barahonica
ID:
729899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 518 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729232

Common Names

  • Ilex Barahonica
  • Barahonica Holly
  • Barahonica Ilex

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Description

Ilex barahonica (also called Barahona Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex barahonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex barahonica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex barahonica is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Ilex barahonica

Ilex barahonica can be found in South America.

Ilex barahonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex barahonica?

Ilex barahonica

What is the common name of Ilex barahonica?

Barahona Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex barahonica?

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,