Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
1079224

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Hahn

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 41 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078562

Common Names

  • Ilex stellata
  • Star-leaved Ilex
  • Star-leaved Holly

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Description

Ilex stellata (also called Star 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 China and Taiwan and grows in forests, hillsides, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex stellata is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex stellata are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex stellata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Ilex stellata

Ilex stellata can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana.

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-2000415: Based on the initial data import
William James Hahn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hahn' in the authors string.