Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 13: 144 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078638
Common Names
- Ilex Lohfauensis
- Chinese Holly
- Japanese Holly
Description
Ilex lohfauensis (also called Lohfau Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and Taiwan and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex lohfauensis is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex lohfauensis has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex lohfauensis 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 lohfauensis
Ilex lohfauensis can be found in China, 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,