Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
gracilior
ID:
917173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferrufino & Greuter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Rep. Cuba , Ser. A., 16(5): 16 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916508



Common Names

  • Smilax gracilior
  • Gracilior Smilax
  • Gracilior's Smilax


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Description

Smilax gracilior (also called Smilax, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Smilacaceae. It is a small vine with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Smilax gracilior has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax gracilior is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Smilax gracilior

Smilax gracilior can be found in the Gracilior region of the United States.

Smilax gracilior FAQ

What is the common name of Smilax gracilior?

Graceful Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax gracilior?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Smilax gracilior?

Ornamental plant

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-461617: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Lilian Ferrufino Acosta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrufino' in the authors string.