Smilax aculeatissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeatissima
ID:
740421
Status:
valid
Authors:
Conran
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 46: 231 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739754
Common Names
- Smilax aculeatissima
- Most-Spiny Smilax
- Most-Spiny Greenbrier
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax aculeatissima (also called 'Most Prickly Smilax', among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in wet, low-lying areas such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains, and has long, thin, prickly stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax aculeatissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax aculeatissima is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax aculeatissima is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Smilax aculeatissima
Smilax aculeatissima is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
Smilax aculeatissima FAQ
What are the common names of Smilax aculeatissima?
Smilax aculeatissima is commonly known as bristly greenbrier, bristly sarsaparilla, or Chinese sarsaparilla.
What is the native range of Smilax aculeatissima?
Smilax aculeatissima is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
What is the growth habit of Smilax aculeatissima?
Smilax aculeatissima is a perennial, evergreen, climbing vine.
Species in the Smilax genus
Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,
Species in the Smilacaceae family
Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287950: Based on the initial data import
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.