Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
subsessiliflora
ID:
743001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duhamel

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
Traité Arbr. Arbust. (Duhamel), nouv. éd. 1: 243.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742334



Common Names

  • Stemless Greenbrier
  • Stemless Sarsaparilla
  • Stemless Smilax


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Description

Smilax subsessiliflora (also called 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 subsessiliflora is used as a traditional medicine in some parts of Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smilax subsessiliflora are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax subsessiliflora 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 subsessiliflora

Smilax subsessiliflora is native to South America.

Smilax subsessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax subsessiliflora?

Smilax subsessiliflora

What is the common name of Smilax subsessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered Greenbrier

What is the family of Smilax subsessiliflora?

Liliaceae

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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