Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
aspericaulis
ID:
741372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 1: 195 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740705

Common Names

  • Smilax aspericaulis
  • Aspericaulis Smilax
  • Aspericaulis Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Smilax bracteata verruculosa (Merr.) Koyama [unknown]
  • Smilax verruculosa Merr. [unknown]
  • Smilax trachyclada Hayata [unknown]
  • Smilax bracteata verruculosa (Merr.) T.Koyama [unknown]

Description

Smilax aspericaulis (also called Rough-stemmed Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, climbing vine with rough, 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 aspericaulis 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 aspericaulis has small, 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 light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax aspericaulis 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 aspericaulis

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

Smilax aspericaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax aspericaulis?

Smilax aspericaulis

What is the common name of Smilax aspericaulis?

Rough Stem Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax aspericaulis?

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