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Stechpalme

Ilex aquifolium

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Aquifoliales (Stechpalmenartige)

Species

Ilex aquifolium (Stechpalme)

Names in Other Languages

French houx

German Stechpalme

Portuguese Azevinho

Similar Species in Ilex

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amerikanische Stechpalme

Ilex opaca

Least Concern

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amerikanische Winterbeere

chinesische Stechpalme

großblättrige Stechpalme

Ilex altaclerensis

Not Evaluated

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japanische Stechpalme

Ilex crenata

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stechpalme?

The scientific name of Stechpalme is Ilex aquifolium. It belongs to the genus Ilex.

What is the conservation status of Stechpalme?

Stechpalme (Ilex aquifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Stechpalme live?

Stechpalme is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Hungary, India, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Stechpalme belong to?

Stechpalme (Ilex aquifolium) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.

Is Stechpalme endangered?

No, Stechpalme (Ilex aquifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Stechpalme belong to?

Stechpalme (Ilex aquifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Stechpalme?

The closest relatives of Stechpalme in the genus Ilex include amerikanische Stechpalme, amerikanische Winterbeere, Azoren-Stechpalme, chinesische Stechpalme, Farges Stechpalme.