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English holly

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

Names in Other Languages

French houx
German Stechpalme
Portuguese Azevinho

Similar Species in Ilex

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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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Box-Leaf Holly
Ilex crenata
Not Evaluated
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Catberry
Ilex mucronata
Least Concern
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Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta
Least Concern
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Clustered Holly
Ilex aggregata
Least Concern
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African Holly
Ilex mitis
Least Concern
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植物
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木兰植物门
Phylum
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木兰纲
Class
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冬青目
Order
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Aquifoliaceae
Family
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Ilex
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of English holly?
The scientific name of English holly is Ilex aquifolium. It belongs to the genus Ilex.
What is the conservation status of English holly?
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does English holly live?
English holly 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 English holly belong to?
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.
Is English holly endangered?
No, English holly (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 English holly belong to?
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of English holly?
The closest relatives of English holly in the genus Ilex include African Holly, American Holly, Appalachian Tea, Argentina Holly, Box-Leaf Holly.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Ilex — 20 Species

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African Holly
Ilex mitis
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
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Appalachian Tea
Ilex glabra
LC 🐾
Argentina Holly
Ilex argentina
DD 🐾
Box-Leaf Holly
Ilex crenata
NE 🐾
Catberry
Ilex mucronata
LC 🐾
Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Paraguay tea
Ilex paraguariensis
NT 🐾
Macaronesian Holly
Ilex perado
LC 🐾
Georgia Holly
Ilex longipes
LC 🐾
Perny's holly
Ilex pernyi
LC
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