Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
741371

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1028 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740704

Common Names

  • Smilax aspera
  • Aspera Smilax
  • Aspera Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Smilax rigida Sol. ex Sm. [unknown]
  • Smilax capitata Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Smilax catalonica Poir. [unknown]
  • Smilax conferta Jord. [unknown]
  • Smilax brevipes Jord. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax balearica Burnat & Barbey [unknown]
  • Smilax saxicola Gand. [unknown]
  • Smilax sagittata Ham. [unknown]
  • Smilax sagittifolia G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Smilax oxycarpa Jord [unknown]
  • Smilax platyphylla Jord. [unknown]
  • Smilax picta hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Smilax peduncularis Jord. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax pendulina Lowe [unknown]
  • Smilax variabilis Pers. [unknown]
  • Smilax willkommii Gand. [unknown]
  • Smilax tetragona L.f. [unknown]
  • Smilax inermis Jord. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax intricatissima Jord. [unknown]
  • Smilax excelsa Duhamel [unknown]
  • Smilax goetzeana Engl. [unknown]
  • Smilax maculata Roxb. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Smilax mauritanica Desf. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax mauritanica Webb & Berthel. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax mauritanica Poir. [unknown]
  • Smilax nigra Willd. [unknown]
  • Smilax nilagirensis Steud. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax longipes Gand. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera mauritanica (Desf.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera altissima Moris & De Not. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera mauritanica (Poir.) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Smilax rettiana Willis [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera nigra (Willd.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera balearica Willk. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera angustifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera nigra (Willd.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera ochrocarpa A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera perrottetiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera maculata (Roxb. ex D.Don) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera balearica (Willk.) Romo [unknown]
  • Smilax mauritanica vespertilionis (Boiss.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Smilax mauritanica vespertilionis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Smilax aspera balearica (Willk. ex A.DC.) Romo [deprecated]
  • Smilax maculata Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Smilax aspera (also called Prickly 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 aspera 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

Smilax aspera has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The fruits are small, round berries that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax aspera 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 aspera

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

Smilax aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax aspera?

Smilax aspera

What is the common name of Smilax aspera?

Rough Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax aspera?

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