| Ilex mitis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
| Species: | I. mitis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ilex mitis | |
Ilex mitis (commonly called Cape holly, African holly, waterboom or umDuma) is a tall, dense, evergreen tree that is indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It makes an excellent fast-growing hedge for gardens - growing tall, straight and dense. [2]
- ^ Barstow, M. (2018). "Ilex mitis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T62381A3114683.en. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ "PlantZAfrica.com Homepage". www.plantzafrica.com.