Ilex hypoglauca is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae. The specific epithet hypoglauca means 'glaucous beneath' referring to the leaves.[2]
| Ilex hypoglauca | |
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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. hypoglauca
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| Binomial name | |
| Ilex hypoglauca | |
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Description
editIlex hypoglauca grows up to 18 metres (59 ft) tall. Its smooth bark is grey. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to 22.5 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are black.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editIlex hypoglauca is native to Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is in peat swamp forests.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ilex hypoglauca (Miq.) Loes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ a b c 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. 14–16. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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