Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
quercetorum
ID:
730445

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

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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.

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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,

References