Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
ligneoriparia
ID:
923215

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.X.Fu & P.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1108 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922550



Common Names

  • Smilax ligneoriparia
  • Ligneoriparia Smilax
  • Ligneoriparia


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Description

Smilax ligneoriparia (also called 'Ligneous Smilax', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax ligneoriparia is a popular medicinal plant. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used to make natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smilax ligneoriparia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax ligneoriparia is a perennial vine native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Smilax ligneoriparia

Smilax ligneoriparia can be found in Central America, specifically in Costa Rica.

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-468149: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Pan Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Li' in the authors string.