🌿Native Nature

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Aquifoliales ›Family: Aquifoliaceae ›Genus: Ilex

About

Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as yaupon /jɒpɒn/ or yaupon holly, is a species of holly that is native to southeastern North America. The word yaupon was derived from its Catawban name, yopún, which is a diminutive form of the word yop, meaning "tree". Another common name, cassina, was borrowed from the Timucua language (despite this, it usually refers to Ilex cassine).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yaupon Holly?
The scientific name of Yaupon Holly is Ilex vomitoria.
What kingdom does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the order Aquifoliales.
What family does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the family Aquifoliaceae.
What genus does Yaupon Holly belong to?
Yaupon Holly belongs to the genus Ilex.