Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
toroidea
ID:
508110

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Hicks

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 543 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507442

Common Names

  • Toroidea Ilex
  • Ilex toroidea
  • Toroidea Ilex

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Description

Ilex toroidea (also called Toroide Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex toroidea is used for timber and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ilex toroidea is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex toroidea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a rooting medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ilex toroidea

Ilex toroidea is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Ilex toroidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex toroidea?

Ilex toroidea

What is the natural habitat of Ilex toroidea?

Dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Ilex toroidea?

Spring

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