Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
pseudobuxus
ID:
730426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reissek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 40 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729759

Common Names

  • Ilex pseudobuxus
  • False Box Holly
  • Japanese Holly

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Synonyms

  • Ilex peduncularis Reissek [unknown]

Description

Ilex pseudobuxus (also called False boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of holly native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 4 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 pseudobuxus is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in floral arrangements. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and wines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex pseudobuxus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex pseudobuxus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ilex pseudobuxus

Ilex pseudobuxus can be found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.

Ilex pseudobuxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex pseudobuxus?

Ilex pseudobuxus

What is the common name of Ilex pseudobuxus?

False box holly

What is the habitat of Ilex pseudobuxus?

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