Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
730590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 330 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729923

Common Names

  • Ilex venezuelensis
  • Venezuelensis Holly
  • Venezuelensis

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Description

Ilex venezuelensis (also called Venezuela Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia. It grows in moist, acidic soils in swamps, bogs, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex venezuelensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex venezuelensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ilex venezuelensis

Ilex venezuelensis is native to Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Ilex venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex venezuelensis?

Ilex venezuelensis

What is the common name of Ilex venezuelensis?

Venezuela holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex venezuelensis?

It is native to Venezuela

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