Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
743271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 5117. 1831-32

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742604

Common Names

  • Elegans Brier
  • Elegans Greenbrier
  • Elegans Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Smilax parvifolia Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Smilax elegans (also called Carrion Flower, Catbrier, and Saw Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen vine that is native to Central and South America. It has thick, leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax elegans is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Smilax elegans sub. subrecta Noltie
Smilax elegans sub. osmastonii (F.T.Wang & Tang) Noltie
Smilax elegans sub. elegans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax elegans is a small, greenish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax elegans is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Smilax elegans

Smilax elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Smilax elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax elegans?

Smilax elegans

What is the common name of Smilax elegans?

Climbing Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Smilax elegans?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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