Smilax arisanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arisanensis
ID:
741368
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 356 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740701
Common Names
- Smilax arisanensis
- Arisanensis Smilax
- Arisanensis Smilax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax arisanensis (also called Arisan smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine native to Japan and Taiwan. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. The fruits are black, round berries.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax arisanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax arisanensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax arisanensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Smilax arisanensis
Smilax arisanensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Smilax arisanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax arisanensis?
Smilax arisanensis
What is the common name of Smilax arisanensis?
Arisan Greenbrier
What is the natural habitat of Smilax arisanensis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288510: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.