Ilex obcordata
Sintenis' Holly
Also known as: Braxylis obcordata (Sw.) Raf. +7 more
- Braxylis obcordata (Sw.) Raf.
- Ilex cristalensis Loes.
- Ilex ekmaniana Loes.
- Ilex ekmaniana var. regnelliana Loes.
- Ilex formonica Loes.
- Ilex shaferi Britton & P.Wilson
- Ilex sintenisii (Urb.) Britton
- Vaccinium sintenisii Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Ilex obcordata (commonly known as Sintenis' holly) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms