Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Huang ex Y.R.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 7 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247936
Common Names
- Ilex Ludianensis
- Ludian Holly
- Ludian Ilex
Description
Ilex ludianensis (also called Ludian Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex ludianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex ludianensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex ludianensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Ilex ludianensis
Ilex ludianensis is native to Ludian County in Yunnan Province, China.
Ilex ludianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex ludianensis?
Ilex ludianensis
What is the common name of Ilex ludianensis?
Ludian Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex ludianensis?
Subtropical forests 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,
References
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.