Ilex aquifolium
English Holly, Holly
Also known as: Aquifolium croceum Raf. +18 more
- Aquifolium croceum Raf.
- Aquifolium ferox (Aiton) Mill. ex Raf.
- Aquifolium heterophyllum Raf.
- Aquifolium ilex Scop.
- Aquifolium lanceolatum Raf.
- Aquifolium planifolium Raf.
- Aquifolium spinosum Lam.
- Aquifolium spinosum Moench
- Aquifolium undulatum Raf.
- Aquifolium vulgare St.-Lag.
- Ilex aquifolium f. albopicta (Loudon) Geerinck
- Ilex aquifolium f. arbutifolia (T.Moore) Loes.
- Ilex aquifolium f. argentea-marginata (T.Moore) Schelle
- Ilex aquifolium f. argenteomarginata Beissn.
- Ilex aquifolium f. aureomarginata Beissn.
- Ilex aquifolium f. aureopicta (Loudon) Geerinck
- Ilex aquifolium f. bacciflavum (Weston) Rehder
- Ilex aquifolium f. ferox (Aiton) C.K.Schneid.
- Ilex aquifolium f. frivaldskyana Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ilex aquifolium (commonly known as English holly or Holly) is a shrub or tree within the Aquifoliaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, Belarus, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, Lebanon-Syria, New Jersey, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ontario, Oregon, South Australia, Tasmania, Turkey, Victoria, Virginia, Washington