Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
malaccensis
ID:
730270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 432 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729603

Common Names

  • Malacca Holly
  • Malacca Ilex
  • Malaccensis Holly

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Synonyms

  • Ilex apoensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Ilex brunnea Merr. [unknown]
  • Ilex foxworthyi Merr. [unknown]
  • Ilex pulogensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ilex racemifera Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex halconensis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Ilex malaccensis (also called Malacca Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Malaysia and Indonesia. 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 malaccensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ilex malaccensis var. ferruginifolia D.M.Hicks

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex malaccensis 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 malaccensis 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 malaccensis

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

Ilex malaccensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex malaccensis?

Ilex malaccensis

What is the common name of Ilex malaccensis?

Malacca Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex malaccensis?

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,