Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1220267

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Tseng & H.H.Liu

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 33 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219605

Common Names

  • Saxicola Holly
  • Saxicola Ilex
  • Saxicola Yerba Mate

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Description

Ilex saxicola (also called Rock Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. Native to China, it is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex saxicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex saxicola has small white flowers with four petals and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex saxicola is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Ilex saxicola

Ilex saxicola is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

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 tro-50001339: Based on the initial data import
Chang Jiang Tseng (1928-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Tseng' in the authors string.
H.H. Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Liu' in the authors string.