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Dahoon

Ilex cassine

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cuba and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Aquifoliales (Aquifoliales)
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Ilex
Species
Ilex cassine (Dahoon)

Similar Species in Ilex

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African Holly
Ilex mitis
Least Concern
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
Least Concern
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Appalachian Tea
Ilex glabra
Least Concern
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Argentina Holly
Ilex argentina
Data Deficient
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Bay Gallbush
Ilex coriacea
Least Concern
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Biscuitwood
Ilex arimensis
Least Concern
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Black Holly
Ilex verticillata
Least Concern
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Box-Leaf Holly
Ilex crenata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dahoon?
The scientific name of Dahoon is Ilex cassine. It belongs to the genus Ilex.
What is the conservation status of Dahoon?
Dahoon (Ilex cassine) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dahoon live?
Dahoon is found in Distributed across Cuba and United States.. Countries include Cuba, United States.
What family does Dahoon belong to?
Dahoon (Ilex cassine) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.
Is Dahoon endangered?
No, Dahoon (Ilex cassine) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dahoon belong to?
Dahoon (Ilex cassine) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dahoon?
The closest relatives of Dahoon in the genus Ilex include African Holly, American Holly, Appalachian Tea, Argentina Holly, Bay Gallbush.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ilex — 20 Species

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African Holly
Ilex mitis
LC 🐾
American Holly
Ilex opaca
LC 🐾
Appalachian Tea
Ilex glabra
LC 🐾
Argentina Holly
Ilex argentina
DD 🐾
Bay Gallbush
Ilex coriacea
LC 🐾
Biscuitwood
Ilex arimensis
LC 🐾
Black Holly
Ilex verticillata
LC 🐾
Box-Leaf Holly
Ilex crenata
NE 🐾
Catberry
Ilex mucronata
LC 🐾
Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta
LC 🐾
Clustered Holly
Ilex aggregata
LC 🐾
Cook's Holly
Ilex cookii
CR
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Dahoon
Ilex cassine
LC
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Davidse Holly
Ilex davidsei
NT 🐾
English holly
Ilex aquifolium
LC 🐾
Farges’s Holly
Ilex fargesii
LC 🐾
Georgia Holly
Ilex longipes
LC 🐾
guayusa
Ilex guayusa
LC 🐾
Highclere holly
Ilex altaclerensis
NE 🐾
Himalayan holly
Ilex dipyrena
LC
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