Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
liana
ID:
1221773

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 398 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221111

Common Names

  • Ilex liana
  • Liana Ilex
  • Liana

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Description

Ilex liana (also called Liana Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex liana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ilex liana is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex liana is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Ilex liana

Ilex liana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

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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