Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 322 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729262
Common Names
- Ilex Brevipedicellata
- Brevipedicellata Holly
- Brevipedicellata Ilex
Description
Ilex brevipedicellata (also called Short-stalked Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Argentina, and is found in dry, subtropical, and temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex brevipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex brevipedicellata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex brevipedicellata 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 brevipedicellata
Ilex brevipedicellata can be found in South America.
Ilex brevipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex brevipedicellata?
Ilex brevipedicellata
What is the common name of Ilex brevipedicellata?
Short-stalked Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex brevipedicellata?
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,