Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 396 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221109
Common Names
- Ilex miguensis
- Miguensis Ilex
- Miguensis
Description
Ilex miguensis (also called Migu's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex miguensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex miguensis is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex miguensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ilex miguensis
Ilex miguensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
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,