Ilex hylonoma

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Aquifoliales and the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ilex.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the country of China. Its presence is primarily documented in the South-Central regions of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found spreading throughout the Southeast part of China. These distinct areas define the natural habitat where the plant thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific southern and central provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ilex hylonoma is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a stable presence within its ecological niche. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and provides photosynthetic capability year-round rather than shedding leaves seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ilex hylonoma is characterized by a robust, woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a tree. It is a self-supporting plant that lacks climbing or vining habits, maintaining a stable structural presence in its environment. Functionally, the species is an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial existence. While its habitat may vary, its physical development is rooted in terrestrial conditions rather than aquatic or semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Ilex hylonoma is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation and energy production processes. Morphologically, the plant exhibits distinct leaf characteristics, featuring an elliptic leaf form with margins that are finely toothed. While the plant does not possess leaf thorns, it is physiologically distinguished by the presence of leaf spines, which serve as a structural defense mechanism.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

finely toothed

Leaf spines :

yes

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ilex hylonoma has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Ilex hylonoma has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Maslinic acid, OLEANOLIC ACID.

Maslinic acid

1. The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology

Preparations