Smilax spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
742749
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 8 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742082
Common Names
- Prickly Brier
- Spiny Brier
- Spiny Greenbrier
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax spinosa (also called Bristly Greenbrier, Catbrier, and Saw Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine with sharp thorns and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax spinosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smilax spinosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax spinosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections, making sure each section has a few roots. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Smilax spinosa
Smilax spinosa is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Smilax spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax spinosa?
Smilax spinosa
What family does Smilax spinosa belong to?
Smilacaceae
What is the common name of Smilax spinosa?
No common name
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-289079: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.