Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
azorica
ID:
917010

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schaef. & P.Schönfelder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Homenaje al Prof. Dr. Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre : 304 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916345



Common Names

  • Smilax azorica
  • Azorean Greenbrier
  • Azorean Smilax


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Description

Smilax azorica (also called Azorean Smilax, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Smilacaceae family. It is native to the Azores. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax azorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax azorica is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax azorica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Smilax azorica

Smilax azorica is native to the Azores and can be found in the wild there.

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-461389: Based on the initial data import
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Peter Schönfelder (1940-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Schönfelder' in the authors string.