Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
590211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 228 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589543

Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Cassinopsis
  • Ilicifolia Cassin
  • Ilicifolia

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Synonyms

  • Cassine ilicifolia Hochst. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Cassine mucronata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cassinopsis capensis Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Hartogia ilicifolia Hochst. [unknown]
  • Ilex dichotoma Bernh. ex Hochst. [unknown]

Description

Cassinopsis ilicifolia (also called Ironwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cassinopsis ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassinopsis ilicifolia is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassinopsis ilicifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cassinopsis ilicifolia

Cassinopsis ilicifolia is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Cassinopsis ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassinopsis ilicifolia?

Cassinopsis ilicifolia

What is the common name of Cassinopsis ilicifolia?

Ilicifolia Cassinopsis

What is the optimal growing environment for Cassinopsis ilicifolia?

Cassinopsis ilicifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704379: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.