Ilex shimeica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shimeica
ID:
1248614
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kwok
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 357 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247952
Common Names
- Ilex Shimeica
- Shimeica Holly
- Shimeica Ilex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex shimeica (also called Shima holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Japan, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. Its leaves are elliptic-ovate to ovate-lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex shimeica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex shimeica has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Ilex shimeica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Ilex shimeica
Ilex shimeica is native to Yunnan Province, China.
Ilex shimeica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex shimeica?
Ilex shimeica
What is the common name of Ilex shimeica?
Shime's Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex shimeica?
Subtropical forests of 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,