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Chinese holly

Ilex cornuta

Least Concern

About

The Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) is a species in the genus Ilex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across India and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across India and United States.

🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Aquifoliales (Aquifoliales)
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Ilex
Species
Ilex cornuta (Chinese holly)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Ho-rang-ga-si-na-mu
French houx
German chinesische Stechpalme

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Naranjero salvaje
Ilex perado
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Té
Ilex cookii
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yerba mate
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Catberry
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Clustered Holly
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese holly?
The scientific name of Chinese holly is Ilex cornuta. It belongs to the genus Ilex.
What is the conservation status of Chinese holly?
Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chinese holly live?
Chinese holly is found in Distributed across India and United States.. Countries include India, United States.
What family does Chinese holly belong to?
Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.
Is Chinese holly endangered?
No, Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chinese holly belong to?
Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese holly?
The closest relatives of Chinese holly in the genus Ilex include Naranjero salvaje, palo de yerba, Té, yerba mate, Catberry.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ilex — 20 Species

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Naranjero salvaje
Ilex perado
LC 🐾
palo de yerba
Ilex argentina
DD 🐾
Té
Ilex cookii
CR 🐾
yerba mate
Ilex paraguariensis
NT 🐾
Catberry
Ilex mucronata
LC
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Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta
LC
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Clustered Holly
Ilex aggregata
LC 🐾
guayusa
Ilex guayusa
LC 🐾
Biscuitwood
Ilex arimensis
LC 🐾
Himalayan holly
Ilex dipyrena
LC 🐾
Dahoon
Ilex cassine
LC 🐾
Highclere holly
Ilex altaclerensis
NE 🐾
Sintenis' holly
Ilex obcordata
LC 🐾
Kurogane holly
Ilex rotunda
LC 🐾
Bay Gallbush
Ilex coriacea
LC 🐾
Georgia Holly
Ilex longipes
LC 🐾
Perny's holly
Ilex pernyi
LC 🐾
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Ilex amelanchier
LC 🐾
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Ilex collina
VU 🐾
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Ilex montana
LC
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