Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
741232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 15 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740565

Common Names

  • Smilax campestris
  • Campestris Smilax
  • Campestris

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Synonyms

  • Smilax rubiginosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax viminea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax scalaris Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax marginulata Mart. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax montana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax campestris marginulata (Griseb.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax campestris rubiginosa (Griseb.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax campestris marginulatum (Mart. ex Griseb.) A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Smilax campestris (also called field smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. 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 campestris has been used traditionally as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax campestris is white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax campestris 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 campestris

Smilax campestris can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Smilax campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax campestris?

Smilax campestris

What is the common name of Smilax campestris?

Field Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax campestris?

Moist, shady areas

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-288455: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.