Smilax guiyangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guiyangensis
ID:
740163
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.X.Fu & C.D.Shen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 35: 70 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739496
Common Names
- Smilax Guiyangensis
- Guiyangensis Smilax
- Guiyangensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax guiyangensis (also called Guiyang Sarsaparilla, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax guiyangensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax guiyangensis is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax guiyangensis is a species of evergreen shrub native to China. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time for the seedlings to become established.
Where to Find Smilax guiyangensis
Smilax guiyangensis can be found in China.
Smilax guiyangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax guiyangensis?
Smilax guiyangensis
What type of plant is Smilax guiyangensis?
Vine
Where is Smilax guiyangensis found?
Southwestern China
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-287904: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Chao Dong Shen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Shen' in the authors string.