Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
730609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Gardner ex Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 184 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729942

Common Names

  • Ilex walkeri
  • Walkeri Holly
  • Walkeri

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Synonyms

  • Ilex emarginella Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Ilex walkeri (also called Walker's 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 walkeri 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 walkeri 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 walkeri 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 walkeri

Ilex walkeri is native to South America.

Ilex walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ilex walkeri?

Ilex walkeri

What is the common name of Ilex walkeri?

Walker's holly

What is the natural habitat of Ilex walkeri?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2861651: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.