Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 122 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729778
Common Names
- Quercetorum Ilex
- Quercetorum Holly
- Quercetorum
Description
Ilex quercetorum (also called Oak-Leaf Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in floral arrangements. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and wines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex quercetorum has a white flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex quercetorum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ilex quercetorum
Ilex quercetorum can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Ilex quercetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex quercetorum?
Ilex quercetorum
What is the common name of Ilex quercetorum?
Oak holly
What is the habitat of Ilex quercetorum?
Moist, acidic soils in the southeastern United States
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,