Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
luzonensis
ID:
743627

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 131 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742960



Common Names

  • Luzonensis Greenbrier
  • Luzonensis Smilax
  • Smilax luzonensis


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Synonyms

  • Smilax singaporensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax helferi A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Smilax luzonensis (also called Luzon Sarsaparilla, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen vine native to the Philippines. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax luzonensis 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 luzonensis 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 luzonensis 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 luzonensis

Smilax luzonensis is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Smilax luzonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax luzonensis?

Smilax luzonensis

What is the natural habitat of Smilax luzonensis?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

What are the uses of Smilax luzonensis?

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,

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