Ilex vietnamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
730598
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.R.Dudley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Hollies, The Genus Ilex : 252 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729931
Common Names
- Ilex vietnamensis
- Vietnamensis Holly
- Vietnamensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex vietnamensis (also called Vietnam Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Vietnam. It grows in moist, acidic soils in swamps, bogs, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex vietnamensis 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 vietnamensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex vietnamensis 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 vietnamensis
Ilex vietnamensis is native to Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near water sources.
Ilex vietnamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex vietnamensis?
Ilex vietnamensis
What is the common name of Ilex vietnamensis?
Vietnamese holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex vietnamensis?
It is native to Vietnam.
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
Theodore Robert Dudley (1936-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.Dudley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997231-1: Based on the initial data import