Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Z.Zheng
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 8(4): 81 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250446
Common Names
- Ilex suichangensis
- Suichang Ilex
- Suichang Holly
Uses & Benefits
Ilex suichangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex suichangensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex suichangensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Ilex suichangensis
Ilex suichangensis is native to China, where it can be found in Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi provinces.
Ilex suichangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex suichangensis?
Ilex suichangensis
What is the common name of Ilex suichangensis?
Suichang Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex suichangensis?
It is native to China, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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,