Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
myrtillus
ID:
743443

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 1: 106 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742776



Common Names

  • Myrtle Greenbrier
  • Myrtle Smilax
  • Smilax myrtillus


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Description

Smilax myrtillus (also called myrtle greenbrier, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Smilacaceae. It is a woody vine that grows up to 10 m in length. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax myrtillus is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax myrtillus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax myrtillus is a hardy, evergreen vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Smilax myrtillus

Smilax myrtillus is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Smilax myrtillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax myrtillus?

Smilax myrtillus

What is the common name of Smilax myrtillus?

Myrtle Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax myrtillus?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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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