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
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.
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,