Status:
valid
Authors:
Walp.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 540 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729609
Common Names
- Martin's Holly
- Martin's Ilex
- Martin Holly
Synonyms
- Arinemia lanceolata Raf. [unknown]
Description
Ilex martiana (also called Martin's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex martiana 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 martiana has small white flowers and black berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex martiana 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 martiana
Ilex martiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ilex martiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex martiana?
Ilex martiana
What is the common name of Ilex martiana?
Martian's Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex martiana?
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,