Smilax cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
741349
Status:
valid
Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 778 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740682
Common Names
- Smilax cordifolia
- Cordifolia Smilax
- Cordifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax cordifolia (also called heart-leaved 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 cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax cordifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax cordifolia 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 cordifolia
Smilax cordifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Smilax cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax cordifolia?
Smilax cordifolia
What is the common name of Smilax cordifolia?
Heartleaf Greenbrier
What is the natural habitat of Smilax cordifolia?
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-288495: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.