Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
biltmoreana
ID:
741508

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Norton ex Pennell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 413. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740841

Common Names

  • Biltmore Greenbrier
  • Biltmore Smilax
  • Biltmoreana Smilax

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Description

Smilax biltmoreana (also called Biltmore 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 biltmoreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax biltmoreana 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 biltmoreana is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Smilax biltmoreana

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

Smilax biltmoreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax biltmoreana?

Smilax biltmoreana

What is the common name of Smilax biltmoreana?

Biltmore Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax biltmoreana?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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-288573: Based on the initial data import
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
Jessie Baker Norton (1877-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Norton' in the authors string.