Ilex rotunda
Family: Aquifoliaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can grow 20 m tall. The trunk can be 1 m across. The bark is dark grey. The leaves are oval and 4-9 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. Male and female flowers are separate.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests in southern China between 400-1,100 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Japan, Korea, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nhua ruoi