Ilex embelioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
embelioides
ID:
730063
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 601 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729396
Common Names
- Ilex Embelioides
- Embelioides Holly
- Embelioides Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex embelioides (also called Embelia 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 Mexico, and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex embelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex embelioides 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 embelioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Ilex embelioides should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Ilex embelioides
Ilex embelioides is native to Cuba. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Ilex embelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex embelioides?
Ilex embelioides
What is the common name of Ilex embelioides?
Embelia-like Holly
What type of plant is Ilex embelioides?
Evergreen shrub
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-2860705: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.