Ilex kobuskiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kobuskiana
ID:
1220222
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 236 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219560
Common Names
- Kobuskiana Holly
- Kobuskiana Ilex
- Chinese Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex kobuskiana (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China and found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It typically grows to a height of 5–10 meters, with alternate, leathery, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrated margins.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex kobuskiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ilex kobuskiana flower is small, white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex kobuskiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ilex kobuskiana
Ilex kobuskiana is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands.
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-50001262: Based on the initial data import
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.