Status:
valid
Authors:
Reissek
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 46 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078429
Common Names
- Daphnogenea Holly
- Daphnogenea Ilex
- Fairy Holly
Description
Ilex daphnogenea (also called Daphne Holly, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex daphnogenea is a popular ornamental plant that can be used for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex daphnogenea is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex daphnogenea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Ilex daphnogenea
Ilex daphnogenea is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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,