Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
741295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 783 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740628

Common Names

  • Smilax domingensis
  • Domingensis Smilax
  • Domingensis

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Synonyms

  • Smilax chiapensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Smilax canaliculata F.W.Apt [unknown]
  • Smilax caudata Lundell [unknown]
  • Smilax domingensis Schltdl. & Cham. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax colubrina J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Smilax balbisiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax berteroi Spreng. [unknown]
  • Smilax reticulata Ham. [unknown]
  • Smilax robusta Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax parvifolia Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Smilax staminea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Smilax schlechtendalii Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax jauaensis Steyerm. & Maguire [unknown]
  • Smilax lasseriana Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Smilax krukovii A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Smilax kunthii Killip & C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Smilax eucalyptifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax floribunda Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Smilax engleriana F.W.Apt [unknown]
  • Smilax gilva J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Smilax microscola Killip & C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Smilax multiflora M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Smilax domingensis sagrana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax domingensis microscola B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Smilax schlechtendalii lindenii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax staminea obtusata Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Smilax domingensis (also called Dominican smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine native to the Dominican Republic. 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 domingensis 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 domingensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax domingensis 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 domingensis

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

Smilax domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax domingensis?

Smilax domingensis

What is the common name of Smilax domingensis?

Domingo Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax domingensis?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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,

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