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houx

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 (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Aquifoliales (Aquifoliales)
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Ilex
Species
Ilex cornuta (houx)

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Ilex

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faux houx
Ilex mucronata
Least Concern
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Hous en bouquet
Ilex aggregata
Least Concern
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houx
Ilex verticillata
Least Concern
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houx
Ilex aquifolium
Least Concern
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Houx à Feuilles Révolutées
Ilex marginata
Least Concern
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Houx à Pédicelle Court
Ilex brevipedicellata
Least Concern
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houx crénelé
Ilex crenata
Not Evaluated
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houx d'Amérique
Ilex opaca
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of houx?
The scientific name of houx is Ilex cornuta. It belongs to the genus Ilex.
What is the conservation status of houx?
houx (Ilex cornuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does houx live?
houx is found in Distributed across India and United States.. Countries include India, United States.
What family does houx belong to?
houx (Ilex cornuta) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.
Is houx endangered?
No, houx (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 houx belong to?
houx (Ilex cornuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of houx?
The closest relatives of houx in the genus Ilex include faux houx, Hous en bouquet, houx, houx, Houx à Feuilles Révolutées.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ilex — 20 Species

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faux houx
Ilex mucronata
LC 🐾
Hous en bouquet
Ilex aggregata
LC 🐾
houx
Ilex verticillata
LC 🐾
houx
Ilex aquifolium
LC
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houx
Ilex cornuta
LC
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Houx à Feuilles Révolutées
Ilex marginata
LC 🐾
Houx à Pédicelle Court
Ilex brevipedicellata
LC 🐾
houx crénelé
Ilex crenata
NE 🐾
houx d'Amérique
Ilex opaca
LC 🐾
Houx de Davidse
Ilex davidsei
NT 🐾
houx de Highclere
Ilex altaclerensis
NE 🐾
houx de Perny
Ilex pernyi
LC 🐾
houx des Açores
Ilex perado
LC 🐾
Houx Galbre
Ilex glabra
LC 🐾
thé du Paraguay
Ilex paraguariensis
NT 🐾
Bay Gallbush
Ilex coriacea
LC 🐾
African Holly
Ilex mitis
LC 🐾
Georgia Holly
Ilex longipes
LC 🐾
Dahoon
Ilex cassine
LC 🐾
Sarvis Holly
Ilex amelanchier
LC
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