Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
amamiana
ID:
1332252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.S.Sun & P.Li

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 245: 104 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344706





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Description

Smilax amamiana (also called 'Amami sarsaparilla', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Japan. It grows to a height of about 3 m and has a wide spread of up to 5 m. It is found in woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax amamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smilax amamiana are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax amamiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Smilax amamiana

Smilax amamiana is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kagoshima.

Smilax amamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax amamiana?

Smilax amamiana

What is the common name of Smilax amamiana?

Amami Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax amamiana?

Smilax amamiana is found in the subtropical forests of Japan

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

Pan Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Li' in the authors string.
Zhong Shuai Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Sun' in the authors string.