Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
mamillata
ID:
1220284

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex C.J.Tseng

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(5): 414. 1984 [18 Oct 1984]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219622

Common Names

  • Mamillata Holly
  • Mamillata Ilex
  • Mamillata Yerba Mate

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Description

Ilex mamillata (also called the Mamillate Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical and temperate forests. It is a shrub with white flowers and mamillate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex mamillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its foliage, which is used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex mamillata has small white flowers with four petals and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex mamillata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Ilex mamillata

Ilex mamillata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50001362: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Chang Jiang Tseng (1928-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Tseng' in the authors string.