Smilax densibarbata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densibarbata
ID:
741266
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 255 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740599
Common Names
- Smilax densibarbata
- Densibarbata Smilax
- Densibarbata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax densibarbata (also called dense-barbed smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. The fruits are black, round berries.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax densibarbata has been used traditionally as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax densibarbata is white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax densibarbata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Smilax densibarbata
Smilax densibarbata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Smilax densibarbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax densibarbata?
Smilax densibarbata
What is the common name of Smilax densibarbata?
Dense-barbed Greenbrier
What is the natural habitat of Smilax densibarbata?
Woodlands, thickets, and swamps
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-288474: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.