Ilex karstenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karstenii
ID:
730188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 165 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729521
Common Names
- Karstenii Holly
- Karstenii Ilex
- Karstenii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex karstenii (also called Karsten's holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to the Caribbean. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 6 m tall and has glossy oval leaves. It is found in moist woodlands, swamps, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex karstenii 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 karstenii has a white flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex karstenii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be moved to a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ilex karstenii
Ilex karstenii is native to Colombia.
Ilex karstenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex karstenii?
Ilex karstenii
What is the common name of Ilex karstenii?
Karsten's holly
Where is Ilex karstenii native to?
Venezuela
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
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127880-2: Based on the initial data import