Status:
valid
Authors:
Loizeau & Spichiger
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 48: 264 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221717
Common Names
- Ilex weberlingii
- Weberling's Holly
- Weberling's Ilex
Description
Ilex weberlingii (also called Ilex, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats. It has a stem up to 2 m in length and bears white or yellowish flowers. The flowers have five petals and are up to 2 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex weberlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ilex weberlingii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex weberlingii is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Ilex weberlingii
Ilex weberlingii is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
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,