Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
741394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 782 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740727

Common Names

  • Two-edged Greenbrier
  • Two-edged Catbrier
  • Two-edged Sarsaparilla

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Synonyms

  • Smilax cynodon Cordem. [unknown]
  • Smilax borbonica Hort.Petrop. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax semiamplexicaulis Bojer [unknown]
  • Smilax telfaireana Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax herbacea Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax lessertiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax kraussiana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Smilax goudotiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax morsaniana Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax mossambicensis Garcke [unknown]
  • Smilax kraussiana dregei A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax kraussiana morsoniana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax kraussiana senegambiae A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax anceps semiamplexicaulis Baker [unknown]
  • Smilax anceps boutonii Baker [unknown]
  • Smilax telfaireana Wall. [unknown]
  • Smilax goudotiana DC. [unknown]

Description

Smilax anceps (also called Two-edged Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, climbing vine with prickly stems and leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax anceps is a small, greenish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, light green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax anceps is a tropical evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is a fast-growing plant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Smilax anceps

Smilax anceps can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Smilax anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax anceps?

Smilax anceps

What is the common name of Smilax anceps?

Two-Leaf Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax anceps?

Woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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