Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
gale
ID:
730110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 16: 377 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729443

Common Names

  • Ilex Gale
  • Gale Holly
  • Gale Ilex

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Description

Ilex gale (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and typically grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex gale is a species of holly native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. The leaves can be used to make tea and the berries can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex gale 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex gale is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ilex gale

Ilex gale is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Ilex gale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex gale?

Ilex gale

What type of plant is Ilex gale?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ilex gale?

Woodlands and thickets

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

José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83319-1: Based on the initial data import