Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu & Tang
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 9: 247 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219352
Common Names
- Ilex litseifolia
- Litseifolia Ilex
- Ilex Litseifolia
Description
Ilex litseifolia (also called Litsei-leaved holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex litseifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex litseifolia are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex litseifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, light soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ilex litseifolia
Ilex litseifolia can be found in the Himalayas and parts of 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,