Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
1323990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) P.Li & C.X.Fu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117: 59 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336444



Common Names

  • Smilax sumatrensis
  • Sumatrensis Smilax
  • Smilax


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Description

Smilax sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran Smilax', among many other common names) is a large, woody vine species that is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found climbing up trees. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its inflorescence is a panicle of small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax sumatrensis is white with yellow and purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax sumatrensis can be cultivated and propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two growth points and planted in a well-draining medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be repotted into individual containers.

Where to Find Smilax sumatrensis

Smilax sumatrensis is found in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Smilax sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax sumatrensis?

Smilax sumatrensis

What is the family of Smilax sumatrensis?

Smilacaceae

What is the native range of Smilax sumatrensis?

Indonesia

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

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Pan Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Li' in the authors string.