Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers
Source:
ksu
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 8: 397 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729663
Common Names
- Ilex nigro-punctata
- Black-spotted Holly
- Japanese Holly
Description
Ilex nigro-punctata (also called Black-spotted Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to 10-15 feet in height and has dark green, leathery leaves with spiny margins. It prefers moist, acidic soils in partial shade and is often found in woodlands and along the edges of swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex nigro-punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex nigro-punctata are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex nigro-punctata is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Ilex nigro-punctata
Ilex nigro-punctata can be found in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Ilex nigro-punctata FAQ
What type of soil does Ilex nigro-punctata prefer?
Ilex nigro-punctata prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
How much sunlight does Ilex nigro-punctata need?
Ilex nigro-punctata prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
How often should Ilex nigro-punctata be watered?
Ilex nigro-punctata should be watered regularly, but not too often.
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,