Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
flavicaulis
ID:
743247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 213 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742580

Common Names

  • Yellow-stemmed Greenbrier
  • Yellow-stemmed Sarsaparilla
  • Yellow-stemmed Smilax

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Description

Smilax flavicaulis (also called Yellow-stem smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine native to tropical Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax flavicaulis is a medicinal plant used for treating a variety of skin diseases. It is also used as a food additive and for making traditional medicines. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and its roots can be used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax flavicaulis 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 flavicaulis 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 flavicaulis

Smilax flavicaulis is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Smilax flavicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax flavicaulis?

Smilax flavicaulis

What is the common name of Smilax flavicaulis?

Yellow-stemmed Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Smilax flavicaulis?

Smilax flavicaulis is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

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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