Smilax californica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
741377
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. California 2: 186 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740710
Common Names
- California Greenbrier
- California Catbrier
- California Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Smilax rotundifolia californica A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Smilax californica (also called California Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, climbing vine with prickly stems and leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax californica 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 californica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax californica is a small, evergreen, perennial climber that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Smilax californica
Smilax californica can be found in California, Arizona, and northern Mexico.
Smilax californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax californica?
Smilax californica
What is the common name of Smilax californica?
California Greenbrier
What is the natural habitat of Smilax californica?
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-288518: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.