Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex Y.R.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 15 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247958
Common Names
- Ilex Venosa
- Venosa Holly
- Venosa Ilex
Uses & Benefits
Ilex venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex venosa has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex venosa is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Ilex venosa
Ilex venosa is native to Yunnan Province, China.
Ilex venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex venosa?
Ilex venosa
What is the common name of Ilex venosa?
Venose Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex venosa?
It is native to eastern North America
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
Ya Ru Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.R.Li' in the authors string.