Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 50: 607 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729936
Common Names
- Ilex volkensiana
- Volkensiana Holly
- Volkensiana
Description
Ilex volkensiana (also called Volkens 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 volkensiana 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 volkensiana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex volkensiana can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ilex volkensiana
Ilex volkensiana is found in East Africa.
Ilex volkensiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex volkensiana?
Ilex volkensiana
What is the common name of Ilex volkensiana?
Volkens holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex volkensiana?
It is native to East Africa.
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,