Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolia
ID:
743238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Roxburgh) 3: 792. 1832 (as lanceaefolia)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742571



Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Greenbrier
  • Lance-leaved Sarsaparilla
  • Lance-leaved Smilax


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Synonyms

  • Smilax lanceifolia opaca (A.DC.) T.Koyama [unknown]

Description

Smilax lanceifolia (also called Lance-leaf smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine native to tropical Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax lanceifolia is a medicinal plant used for treating a variety of skin diseases. It is also used as a food additive and for making traditional medicines. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and its roots can be used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Smilax lanceifolia var. elongata (Warb.) F.T.Wang & Tang
Smilax lanceifolia var. lanceolata (J.B.Norton) T.Koyama
Smilax lanceifolia var. impressinervia (F.T.Wang & Tang) T.Koyama
Smilax lanceifolia var. lanceifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax lanceifolia is a small, greenish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax lanceifolia is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Smilax lanceifolia

Smilax lanceifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Smilax lanceifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax lanceifolia?

Smilax lanceifolia

What is the common name of Smilax lanceifolia?

Lance-leaved Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Smilax lanceifolia?

Smilax lanceifolia is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

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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