Ilex bullata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
729935
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 11: 212 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729268
Common Names
- Ilex Bullata
- Bullata Holly
- Bullata Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex bullata (also called Bullate Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, subtropical, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex bullata 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 bullata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex bullata 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 bullata
Ilex bullata can be found in South America.
Ilex bullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex bullata?
Ilex bullata
What is the common name of Ilex bullata?
Bullate Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex bullata?
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,
References
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127731-2: Based on the initial data import