Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
loretoica
ID:
1079174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 166 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078512

Common Names

  • Loretoica Holly
  • Loretoica's Holly
  • Holly Loretoica

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Description

Ilex loretoica (also called Loreto Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex loretoica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used to make tea and the berries are used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex loretoica are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex loretoica is a small evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once established, Ilex loretoica should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex loretoica

Ilex loretoica 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,