Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
729986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 1: 43 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729319

Common Names

  • Cornuta Holly
  • Ilex cornuta
  • Mountain Holly

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Description

Ilex cornuta (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex cornuta is a species of holly native to Central America. 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 cornuta 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 cornuta is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ilex cornuta

Ilex cornuta can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Ilex cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex cornuta?

Ilex cornuta

What type of plant is Ilex cornuta?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ilex cornuta?

It is native to the Caribbean

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860579: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.