Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
730485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 606 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729818

Common Names

  • Sclerophylla Holly
  • Sclerophylla Ilex
  • Sclerophylla

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Description

Ilex sclerophylla (also called Hard-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 sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla

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

Ilex sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex sclerophylla?

Ilex sclerophylla

What is the common name of Ilex sclerophylla?

Sclerophylla Holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex sclerophylla?

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,