Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
bona-nox
ID:
741426

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1030 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740759



Common Names

  • Smooth Greenbrier
  • Smooth Catbrier
  • Smooth Sarsaparilla


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Description

Smilax bona-nox (also called Saw Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, climbing vine with prickly stems and leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax bona-nox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax bona-nox is a small, greenish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, light green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax bona-nox is a tropical evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is a fast-growing plant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Smilax bona-nox

Smilax bona-nox can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Smilax bona-nox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax bona-nox?

Smilax bona-nox

What is the common name of Smilax bona-nox?

Bona-Nox Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax bona-nox?

Woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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,

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