Ilex ketambensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ketambensis
ID:
730194
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.R.Dudley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 166 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729527
Common Names
- Ketambensis Holly
- Ketambensis Ilex
- Ketambensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex ketambensis (also called Ketambe Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in moist, subtropical, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex ketambensis 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
The flowers of Ilex ketambensis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex ketambensis 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 ketambensis
Ilex ketambensis is native to Borneo.
Ilex ketambensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex ketambensis?
Ilex ketambensis
What is the common name of Ilex ketambensis?
Ketambai Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex ketambensis?
It is native to Malaysia, where it grows in forests and woodlands.
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
Theodore Robert Dudley (1936-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.Dudley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902239-1: Based on the initial data import