Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
730269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India : t. 143 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729602

Common Names

  • Malabar Holly
  • Malabar Ilex
  • Malabarica Holly

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Description

Ilex malabarica (also called Malabar Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, and its white flowers are followed by red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex malabarica 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 malabarica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex malabarica 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 malabarica

Ilex malabarica can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ilex malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex malabarica?

Ilex malabarica

What is the common name of Ilex malabarica?

Malabar Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex malabarica?

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,

References