Status:
valid
Authors:
Hara
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 15: 455 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729601
Common Names
- Makino's Holly
- Makino's Ilex
- Makino Holly
Synonyms
- Ilex fauriei Makino [unknown]
Description
Ilex makinoi (also called Makino's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Japan and Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady forests and can reach up to 6 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, and its white flowers are followed by red berries.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex makinoi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and berries. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex makinoi has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and are followed by bright red berries in the fall. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex makinoi can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.
Where to Find Ilex makinoi
Ilex makinoi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ilex makinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex makinoi?
Ilex makinoi
What is the common name of Ilex makinoi?
Makino's Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex makinoi?
Mountainous regions of the southeastern United States
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,