Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu ex Y.R.Li) S.K.Chen & Y.X.Feng
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 45(2): 34 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250442
Common Names
- Ilex pubigera
- Pubescent Ilex
- Pubescent Holly
Description
Ilex pubigera (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex pubigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex pubigera has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex pubigera is a hardy evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Ilex pubigera
Ilex pubigera is native to Japan. It can be found growing in temperate forests.
Ilex pubigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex pubigera?
Ilex pubigera
What is the common name of Ilex pubigera?
Chinese Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex pubigera?
Forests and scrublands in China
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
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.
Yu Xing Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Feng' in the authors string.