Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
lancilimba
ID:
1079278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 7: 312 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078616

Common Names

  • Ilex lancilimba
  • Lancilimba Ilex
  • Lancilimba-leaved Ilex

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Description

Ilex lancilimba (also called Lancilimba Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex lancilimba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant are used to make herbal tea and are also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex lancilimba has small white flowers that are usually found in clusters of 2-4. The flowers have 4 petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex lancilimba is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6-8 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex lancilimba

Ilex lancilimba can be found in the southeastern United States, growing in moist woods and swamps.

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,

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