Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Tseng ex S.K.Chen & Y.X.Feng
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 144 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219359
Common Names
- Ilex zhejiangensis
- Zhejiang Ilex
- Ilex Zhejiangensis
Description
Ilex zhejiangensis (also called Zhejiang holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex zhejiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ilex zhejiangensis are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex zhejiangensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist potting soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ilex zhejiangensis
Ilex zhejiangensis can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
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
Yu Xing Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Feng' in the authors string.