Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
pubigera
ID:
1251104

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50155816: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.
Shu Kun Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Chen' in the authors string.
Yu Xing Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Feng' in the authors string.