Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
729976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Ref. Nauchno-Issl. Rabot, Otdelenie Biol. Nauk 1945: 8 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729309

Common Names

  • Colchica Holly
  • Ilex colchica
  • Mountain Holly

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ilex colchica is a species of holly native to the Caucasus. 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex colchica sub. imerethica (Gagnidze) Gagnidze

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex colchica has small white flowers that are borne in clusters of up to five. The flowers have four petals and are about 0.5 inches in diameter. The fruits are small, round, black berries that are about 0.25 inches in diameter. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are about 0.5 inches long. The leaves are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex colchica 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 colchica

Ilex colchica is native to South America.

Ilex colchica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex colchica?

Ilex colchica

What is the common name of Ilex colchica?

Colchis Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex colchica?

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