Ilex celebensis is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. It is named for the Indonesian island of Celebes (now Sulawesi).[3]
| Ilex celebensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
| Species: | I. celebensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ilex celebensis | |
Description
editIlex celebensis grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. Its smooth bark is greenish. The papery leaves are lanceolate or elliptic and measure up to 9.2 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are brown to red.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editIlex celebensis is native to Sumatra, Borneo, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands and New Guinea. It is found in lower montane forests, at elevations of around 1,500 m (5,000 ft). In Borneo, it is present in Mount Kinabalu National Park. In Sulawesi, it is present in Lore Lindu National Park.[1][3]
Varieties
editTwo varieties of Ilex celebensis are recognised:[2][3]
- Ilex celebensis var. celebensis – Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands
- Ilex celebensis var. ranauana S.Andrews – Sumatra, Borneo
References
edit- ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2019). "Ilex celebensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T126023163A126023172. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Ilex celebensis Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Ilex L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 10–11. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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