Status:
valid
Authors:
Edwin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 133 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729838
Common Names
- Sipapo Holly
- Sipapo Ilex
- Sipapoana Holly
Description
Ilex sipapoana (also called Sipapo 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 the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex sipapoana is a species of holly native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its berries are used to make jams and jellies. It is also used to make furniture and decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex sipapoana has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and glossy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex sipapoana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ilex sipapoana
Ilex sipapoana is native to South America.
Ilex sipapoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex sipapoana?
Ilex sipapoana
What is the common name of Ilex sipapoana?
Sipapoana Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex sipapoana?
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,