Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
vismiifolia
ID:
730600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reissek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 59 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729933

Common Names

  • Ilex vismiifolia
  • Vismiifolia Holly
  • Vismiifolia

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Synonyms

  • Ilex andarensis Loes. [unknown]
  • Ilex andarensis psila Loes. [unknown]

Description

Ilex vismiifolia (also called Vismia Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Maryland. It grows in moist, acidic soils in swamps, bogs, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex vismiifolia 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 vismiifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex vismiifolia 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 vismiifolia

Ilex vismiifolia is found in the Caribbean.

Ilex vismiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex vismiifolia?

Ilex vismiifolia

What is the common name of Ilex vismiifolia?

Vismia holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex vismiifolia?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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