Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1079205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 176 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078543

Common Names

  • Pubescens Holly
  • Pubescens' Holly
  • Holly Pubescens

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Description

Ilex pubescens (also called Downy Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used to make tea and the berries are used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex pubescens are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Ilex pubescens

Ilex pubescens can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2000342: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.