Status:
valid
Authors:
Loizeau & Spichiger
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 48: 183 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232811
Common Names
- Ilex hualgayoca
- Hualgayoca Holly
- Hualgayoca Ilex
Description
Ilex hualgayoca (also called Hualgayoc Holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia. It typically grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex hualgayoca is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex hualgayoca has small, white flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex hualgayoca can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Ilex hualgayoca
Ilex hualgayoca is native to Peru.
Ilex hualgayoca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex hualgayoca?
Ilex hualgayoca
What are the common names of Ilex hualgayoca?
Common names of Ilex hualgayoca include the Hualgayoca holly and the Hualgayoca holly tree.
What is the natural habitat of Ilex hualgayoca?
Ilex hualgayoca is native to tropical forests in South America.
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,