Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
743333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vitman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Summa Pl. 5: 422 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742666

Common Names

  • Guianensis Brier
  • Guianensis Greenbrier
  • Guianensis Smilax

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Description

Smilax guianensis (also called Bristly Greenbrier, Saw Greenbrier, and Catbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen vine that is native to the southeastern United States. It has thick, leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax guianensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax guianensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax guianensis 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 guianensis

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

Smilax guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax guianensis?

Smilax guianensis

What is the common name of Smilax guianensis?

Guiana Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Smilax guianensis?

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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