Ilex celebensis

Ilex celebensis is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to maritime Southeast Asia. It is named for the Indonesian island of Celebes (now Sulawesi).

Description
Ilex celebensis grows up to 18 m tall. Its smooth bark is greenish. The papery leaves are lanceolate or elliptic and measure up to 9.2 cm long. The inflorescences, in, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are brown to red.

Distribution and habitat
Ilex celebensis is native to Sumatra, Borneo, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands and New Guinea. It is found in lower montane forests, at elevations of around 1500 m. In Borneo, it is present in Mount Kinabalu National Park. In Sulawesi, it is present in Lore Lindu National Park.

Varieties
Two varieties of Ilex celebensis are recognised:
 * Ilex celebensis var. celebensis – Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands
 * Ilex celebensis var. ranauana S.Andrews – Sumatra, Borneo