Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
1220254

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Tseng

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 20 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219592

Common Names

  • Tenuis Holly
  • Tenuis Ilex
  • Tenuis Yerba Mate

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Description

Ilex tenuis (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to China and found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It typically grows to a height of 5–10 meters, with alternate, leathery, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex tenuis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of uses, including as a hedge, in flower beds, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex tenuis has small white flowers that are fragrant and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex tenuis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ilex tenuis

Ilex tenuis is found in 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,

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