Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
verisimilis
ID:
1220265

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Tseng ex S.K.Chen & Y.X.Feng

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 144 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219603

Common Names

  • Verisimilis Holly
  • Verisimilis Ilex
  • Verisimilis Yerba Mate

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Description

Ilex verisimilis (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 10–15 meters, with alternate, leathery, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex verisimilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex verisimilis has small white flowers with four petals and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex verisimilis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Ilex verisimilis

Ilex verisimilis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50001337: Based on the initial data import
Chang Jiang Tseng (1928-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Tseng' in the authors string.
Shu Kun Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Chen' in the authors string.
Yu Xing Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Feng' in the authors string.