Status:
valid
Authors:
Black ex Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. i. 187.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247608
Common Names
- Ilex mexicana
- Mexican Holly
- Mexicana Holly
Description
Ilex mexicana (also called Mexican Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, scrub, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex mexicana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex mexicana is a species of shrub that is native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and needs plenty of water. It should be planted in well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Ilex mexicana
Ilex mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas.
Ilex mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex mexicana?
Ilex mexicana
What is the common name of Ilex mexicana?
Mexican Holly
Where is Ilex mexicana native to?
Mexico
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,