Ilex clethriflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clethriflora
ID:
729974
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Andrews
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 11: 3 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729307
Common Names
- Clethriflora Holly
- Ilex clethriflora
- Mountain Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex clethriflora (also called Clethra-flowered 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 clethriflora is a species of holly native to the Caribbean. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex clethriflora has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex clethriflora 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 clethriflora
Ilex clethriflora is native to South America.
Ilex clethriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex clethriflora?
Ilex clethriflora
What is the common name of Ilex clethriflora?
Clethra-flowered Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex clethriflora?
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
Susyn M. Andrews (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Andrews' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006722-1: Based on the initial data import