Ilex paucinervia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucinervia
ID:
730391
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 274 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729724
Common Names
- Ilex paucinervia
- Few-nerved Holly
- Japanese Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex paucinervia (also called Few-nerved holly, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with glossy green leaves and white flowers in spring, followed by red berries in autumn. It is found in moist woods and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex paucinervia is a species of holly native to Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its berries are used to make jams and jellies. It is also used to make furniture and decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex paucinervia has small white flowers, black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex paucinervia 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 healthy, mature plants in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ilex paucinervia
Ilex paucinervia can be found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.
Ilex paucinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex paucinervia?
Ilex paucinervia
What is the common name of Ilex paucinervia?
Few-nerved holly
What is the habitat of Ilex paucinervia?
Moist, acidic soils in 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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83615-1: Based on the initial data import