Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruesapan, S.Andrews & D.A.Simpson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(2)-21: 1 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348282
Common Names
- Ilex pubifructa
- I. pubifructa
- Pubifructa
Description
Ilex pubifructa (also called 'Pubifructa' or 'Pubifructa Holly', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex pubifructa has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex pubifructa has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex pubifructa can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Ilex pubifructa
Ilex pubifructa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Ilex pubifructa FAQ
What is the common name of Ilex pubifructa?
Mountain Holly
What type of plant is Ilex pubifructa?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ilex pubifructa?
Mountainous regions
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,