Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
liangii
ID:
1220238

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 246 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219576

Common Names

  • Liang's Holly
  • Liang Holly
  • Chinese Holly

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Description

Ilex liangii (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 liangii 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 liangii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex liangii 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 liangii

Ilex liangii can be found in the mountains of the Sichuan province, China.

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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