Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
743623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 10: t. 109 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742956



Common Names

  • Lutescens Greenbrier
  • Lutescens Smilax
  • Smilax lutescens


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Synonyms

  • Smilax ramiflora Griseb. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Smilax lutescens 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 lutescens 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 lutescens 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 lutescens

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

Smilax lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax lutescens?

Smilax lutescens

What is the natural habitat of Smilax lutescens?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

What are the uses of Smilax lutescens?

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,