Ilex spicata
Ilex spicata is a plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. The specific epithet spicata refers to the form of the.
Description
Ilex spicata grows as a shrub or tree up to tall. Its smooth bark is white or grey. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to long, occasionally to. The inflorescences, in spikes, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are red, ripening to black.Varieties
Two varieties of Ilex spicata are recognised:- Ilex spicata var. spicata – native to Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, in montane forests to elevations of
- Ilex spicata var. harmsiana – endemic to Borneo, in montane forests and on ridges, to elevations of