Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Aquifoliales Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Aquifoliaceae
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Ilex L., Sp. Pl. 125 (1753)
Vernacular Name(s):
Holly
 Description

Shrubs or trees, mostly evergreen. Lvs usually alternate. Fls usually unisexual, usually 4-merous; petals connate at base. Stamens sometimes slightly united at base.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
Number of species and named hybrids in New Zealand within Ilex L.
CategoryNumber
Exotic: Fully Naturalised1
Exotic: Casual2
Total3
 Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Stewart, J. 1971: Plants in New Zealand Poisonous to Man. New Zealand Department of Health, Wellington.