Ilex gintungensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gintungensis
ID:
1248583
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Li ex Y.R.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 17 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247921
Common Names
- Ilex Gintungensis
- Gintung Holly
- Gintung Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex gintungensis (also called Gintung Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex gintungensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex gintungensis are small, yellowish-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex gintungensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Ilex gintungensis
Ilex gintungensis can be found in the subtropical forests of southern China and northern Vietnam.
Ilex gintungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex gintungensis?
Ilex gintungensis
What are the common names of Ilex gintungensis?
Gintung Holly
Where is Ilex gintungensis native to?
China, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
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 tro-50143797: Based on the initial data import
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.