Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
fortunensis
ID:
1318209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferrufino & Gómez-Laur.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 83-84: 1 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330663





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Description

Smilax fortunensis (also called Fortunate Smilax, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax fortunensis is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smilax fortunensis has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Smilax fortunensis

Smilax fortunensis is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Smilax fortunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax fortunensis?

Smilax fortunensis

What is the common name of Smilax fortunensis?

Fortunensis

Where is Smilax fortunensis native to?

Cuba

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

Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.
Lilian Ferrufino Acosta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrufino' in the authors string.