Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
730462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Reissek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 72 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729795

Common Names

  • Retusa Holly
  • Retusa Ilex
  • Retusa

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Synonyms

  • Ageria retusa Raf. [unknown]
  • Ilex retusa brunnescens Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex retusa glabra Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Ilex retusa glaucescens Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Ilex retusa major Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Ilex retusa (also called Retuse-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 retusa 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 retusa 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 retusa 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 retusa

Ilex retusa can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Ilex retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex retusa?

Ilex retusa

What is the common name of Ilex retusa?

Retusa Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex retusa?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2861364: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.