Ilex sebertii seeds grow into a holly native to the subtropical biome of New Caledonia — the large island territory in the southwestern Pacific, one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots with an extraordinarily high level of plant endemism. Described by Pancher & Sebert. The epithet sebertii honours Hilarion Sebert (1839–1930), French naval officer and botanist who contributed to knowledge of the New Caledonian flora. Like other hollies, produces small flowers and berries; the evergreen foliage and growth habit are typical of the genus. An island endemic contributing to the remarkable botanical diversity of New Caledonia. CAUTION: berries potentially TOXIC as is typical for the genus. Family Aquifoliaceae.Partial shade to full sun; moist, well-drained soils; subtropical island conditions. Rare New Caledonian endemic. BERRIES POTENTIALLY TOXIC. 'Sebertii' honours H. Sebert (1839–1930), French naval officer-botanist of New Caledonian flora; Pancher & Sebert New Caledonian endemic holly; BERRIES POTENTIALLY TOXIC; evergreen; subtropical Pacific island biome New Caledonia — subtropical Pacific island biome; extraordinary endemic flora (>76% endemic plants) Genus Ilex: ~600 species; Worldwide; hollies; Family Aquifoliaceae; Order Aquifoliales Partial shade/full sun; moist well-drained soils; subtropical island; BERRIES POTENTIALLY TOXIC; Aquifoliaceae Ilex sebertii — Sebert's holly — is a botanical collector's rarity from New Caledonia, one of the world's most important plant diversity hotspots, where over 76% of plant species are endemic to this comparatively small Pacific island; the holly named for French naval botanist Sebert adds another dimension to New Caledonia's extraordinary island flora.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
