Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
china
ID:
741212

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1029 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740545

Common Names

  • Smilax china
  • China Smilax
  • China

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Synonyms

  • Smilax china variegata Hid.Takah. [unknown]
  • Smilax china recticaulis T.Koyama [unknown]
  • Smilax china microphylla Nakai [unknown]
  • Smilax china taiheiensis (Hayata) T.Koyama [unknown]
  • Smilax china china [unknown]
  • Smilax china straminea F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Smilax china obtusa H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Smilax china (also called Chinese 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 china has been used traditionally as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Smilax china for. yanagitai (Honda) T.Koyama
Smilax china var. kuru Sakag. ex Yamam.
Smilax china var. china

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax china is white, with a yellow center and a bell-shaped shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax china 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 china

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

Smilax china FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax china?

Smilax china

What is the common name of Smilax china?

Chinese Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax china?

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