Ilex nitida
Puerto Rico Holly
Also known as: Ilex nitida f. alexandrae Loes. +4 more
- Ilex nitida f. alexandrae Loes.
- Ilex nitida f. alexandri Loes.
- Ilex nitida f. integrifolia Loes.
- Ilex nitida f. ovatifolia Loes.
- Ilex nitida f. typica Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Ilex nitida (commonly known as Puerto Rico Holly) is a tree belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms