Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
743571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 112 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742904



Common Names

  • Longifolia Greenbrier
  • Longifolia Smilax
  • Smilax longifolia


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Synonyms

  • Sarsaparilla acuminata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Smilax acuminata Willd. [unknown]
  • Smilax officinalis Poepp. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax papyracea Duhamel [unknown]
  • Smilax syphilitica Mart. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax flavescens Ham. [unknown]

Description

Smilax longifolia (also called Longleaf Carrion Flower, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen vine native to the southeastern United States. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax longifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smilax longifolia has small, white flowers in axillary umbels. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax longifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Smilax longifolia

Smilax longifolia is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Smilax longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax longifolia?

Smilax longifolia

What is the natural habitat of Smilax longifolia?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

What are the uses of Smilax longifolia?

Medicinal, ornamental, and food

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