Ilex nitida var. nitida
Puerto Rico Holly
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ilex nitida var. nitida (commonly known as Puerto Rico holly) is a tree within the Aquifoliaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Ilex nitida, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
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