Ilex lamprophylla. Family: Aquifoliaceae
Tree 5-10 m high. Twigs glabrous, green, stipules minute.
Leaves simple, alternate, lanceolate-elliptic, 4.5 to 11.5 (-13) by 2 to 5.7 (-6.6) cm, apex acute to acuminate, crenate to crenulate edge or serrated at times, glabrous.
Inflorescences axillary, fasciculate, the male with many female flowers and containing from 2-7 or sometimes solitary flowers. White flowers green, 2.2 to 2.5 mm long. Fruits drupes type, 3.5-6 by 2.5-5 mm, globose, reds to blacks when mature.
Diagnosis: Characterized by its leaves with serrated edges and crenulate and ribbed when dry fruits.
Distribution: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama.
In Costa Rica, along the mountain ranges of Guanacaste, Tilarán, Central Volcanic and Talamanca, from 1500-3080 m altitude.
Common Names: Azulillo (bunting?!)
Common Trees of Costa Rica Montane Rainforest 