Ilex cornuta
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Also known as: Ilex cornuta f. gaetana Loes. +8 more
- Ilex cornuta f. gaetana Loes.
- Ilex cornuta f. longipedunculata S.Y.Hu
- Ilex cornuta f. typica Loes.
- Ilex cornuta var. fortunei (Lindl.) S.Y.Hu
- Ilex coronaria var. angustifolia Reissek
- Ilex coronaria var. latifolia Reissek
- Ilex fortunei f. aureovariegata Schelle
- Ilex fortunei Lindl.
- Ilex furcata Lindl. ex Goepp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ilex cornuta (commonly known as Chinese holly or Horned holly) is a shrub or tree within the Aquifoliaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Korea
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee