Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
sterrophylla
ID:
1079309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 110 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078647

Common Names

  • Ilex Sterrophylla
  • Chinese Holly
  • Japanese Holly

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Description

Ilex sterrophylla (also called Sterrophylla 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 is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex sterrophylla is an evergreen shrub native to China. 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

Ilex sterrophylla has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex sterrophylla 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 sterrophylla

Ilex sterrophylla can be found in the southeastern United States, growing in moist woods and swamps.

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-2000528: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.