Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
rarasanensis
ID:
1251102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sasaki

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 21: 154 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250440

Common Names

  • Ilex rarasanensis
  • Rarasan Ilex
  • Rarasan Holly

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Description

Ilex rarasanensis (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 rarasanensis 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 rarasanensis 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 rarasanensis 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 rarasanensis

Ilex rarasanensis is native to Japan. It can be found growing in temperate forests.

Ilex rarasanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex rarasanensis?

Ilex rarasanensis

What is the common name of Ilex rarasanensis?

Rarasan Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex rarasanensis?

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