Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
huana
ID:
1220017

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Tseng ex S.K.Chen & Y.X.Feng

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 143 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219355

Common Names

  • Ilex huana
  • Huana Ilex
  • Ilex Huana

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Description

Ilex huana (also called Huan holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex huana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex huana are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex huana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, light soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ilex huana

Ilex huana can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

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-50000810: Based on the initial data import
Chang Jiang Tseng (1928-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Tseng' in the authors string.
Shu Kun Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Chen' in the authors string.
Yu Xing Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Feng' in the authors string.