Ilex apicidens
Also known as: Ilex quitensis var. apicidens (N.E.Br.) Loes.
- Ilex quitensis var. apicidens (N.E.Br.) Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ilex apicidens is a shrub belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Ilex, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guyana, Venezuela