Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
canellifolia
ID:
741239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 10 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740572

Common Names

  • Smilax canellifolia
  • Canellifolia Smilax
  • Canellifolia

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Synonyms

  • Smilax celastroides Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax cumanensis Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax balbisiana Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax viscifolia Duhamel [unknown]
  • Smilax subaculeata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Smilax ehrenbergiana Kunth [unknown]

Description

Smilax canellifolia (also called canella 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 canellifolia 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 canellifolia 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 canellifolia 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 canellifolia

Smilax canellifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Smilax canellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax canellifolia?

Smilax canellifolia

What is the common name of Smilax canellifolia?

Caneleaf Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax canellifolia?

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-288460: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.