Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu & Tang
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 9: 252 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219504
Common Names
- Ching's Holly
- Ching Holly
- Chinese Holly
Description
Ilex chingiana (also called Ching's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. Native to China, it is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex chingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ilex chingiana var. megacarpa (H.G.Ye & H.S.Chen) L.G.Lei
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex chingiana flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex chingiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-draining medium. Once established, the plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ilex chingiana
Ilex chingiana is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands.
Ilex chingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex chingiana?
Ilex chingiana
What is the common name of Ilex chingiana?
Ching's Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex chingiana?
Forests and woodlands in China
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,