Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smilacina
ID:
176961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 459 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176290

Common Names

  • Smilax Schnella
  • Smilax Smilacina
  • Smilax Smilacinus

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia smilacina (Schott) Steud. [valid]
  • Caulotretus smilacinus Schott [valid]
  • Lacara triplinervia Spreng. [valid]
  • Phanera smilacina (Schott) Vaz [valid]

Description

Schnella smilacina (also called Smilacina Schnella, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to South America and is typically found in dry, open areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Schnella smilacina is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schnella smilacina has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnella smilacina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Schnella smilacina

Schnella smilacina is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Schnella smilacina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schnella smilacina?

Schnella smilacina

What is the common name of Schnella smilacina?

Smilacina

What is the natural habitat of Schnella smilacina?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Schnella genus

Schnella glabra, Schnella herrerae, Schnella hymenaeifolia, Schnella microstachya, Schnella stenoloba, Schnella smilacina, Schnella umbriana, Schnella macrostachya, Schnella lilacina, Schnella maximiliani, Schnella poiteauana, Schnella trichosepala, Schnella alata, Schnella altiscandens, Schnella anamesa, Schnella angulosa, Schnella carvalhoi, Schnella confertiflora, Schnella cupreonitens, Schnella erythrantha, Schnella grazielae, Schnella guianensis, Schnella klugii, Schnella kunthiana, Schnella longiseta, Schnella outimouta, Schnella platycalyx, Schnella porphyrotricha, Schnella pterocalyx, Schnella reflexa, Schnella riedeliana, Schnella siqueirae, Schnella sprucei, Schnella surinamensis, Schnella uleana, Schnella vestita, Schnella bahiachalensis, Schnella accrescens, Schnella guentheri, Schnella hirsutissima, Schnella scala-simiae, Schnella vulpina, Schnella splendens, Schnella flexuosa, Schnella excisa, Schnella obovata, Schnella rutilans,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518023-1: Based on the initial data import