Ilex brachyphylla (Ilex brachyphylla)
Description
“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: berries Ilex brachyphylla is a type of holly - a species of plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is endemic to China where it grows as a shrub or small tree from 4 to 15 m (13 to 49 ft) in height. It has leathery glossy green leaves which have serrated edges and a sharp point. Although male flowers have been described, the Flora of China records that female flowers have not been observed and neither has the fruit. It is rare and an endangered species found only on mountain slopes in south-west Hunan province. Ilex or holly, is a genus of 400 to 600 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Aquifoliales
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Family: Aquifoliaceae
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Genus: Ilex
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