Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smilacina
ID:
463095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 2: 440 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462427

Common Names

  • Smilacina Reissekia
  • Smilacina Reissekia
  • Smilacina Reissekia

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Synonyms

  • Gouania cordifolia Raddi [unknown]
  • Gouania smilacina Sm. [unknown]

Description

Reissekia smilacina (also called 'Smilacina Reissekia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and grows in moist, shady areas. It has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Reissekia smilacina has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It is also used as a dye and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reissekia smilacina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reissekia smilacina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Reissekia smilacina

Reissekia smilacina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Reissekia smilacina FAQ

What type of plant is Reissekia smilacina?

Reissekia smilacina is an annual flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Reissekia smilacina?

The scientific name of Reissekia smilacina is Reissekia smilacina.

Where does Reissekia smilacina grow?

Reissekia smilacina grows in areas with warm climates, such as the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718074-1: Based on the initial data import