Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
quitensis
ID:
1079126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 219 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078464

Common Names

  • Quitensis Holly
  • Quitensis Ilex
  • Quito Holly

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Description

Ilex quitensis (also called Quito Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex quitensis is a species of holly native to Central America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex quitensis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex quitensis is a shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ilex quitensis

Ilex quitensis is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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

IPNI record: 128037-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417762
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2000161: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.