Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Tseng
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 3 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219342
Common Names
- Ilex pyrifolia
- Pyrifolia Ilex
- Ilex Pyrifolia
Description
Ilex pyrifolia (also called pear-leaved holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex pyrifolia are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex pyrifolia is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ilex pyrifolia
Ilex pyrifolia can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Ilex pyrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex pyrifolia?
Ilex pyrifolia
What is the common name of Ilex pyrifolia?
Meserve holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex pyrifolia?
Forests and shrublands of eastern North America
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,