Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
cassine
ID:
729948

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 125 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729281

Common Names

  • Cassine Holly
  • Dahoon Holly
  • Ilex cassine

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Description

Ilex cassine (also called Dahoon Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, subtropical, and temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex cassine 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex cassine sub. mexicana (Turcz.) A.E.Murray
Ilex cassine sub. myrtifolia (Walter) A.E.Murray
Ilex cassine var. parvifolia C.K.Schneid.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex cassine has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex cassine 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 cassine

Ilex cassine can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states.

Ilex cassine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex cassine?

Ilex cassine

What is the common name of Ilex cassine?

Cassine Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex cassine?

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