Smilax larvata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
larvata
ID:
743244
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 19 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742577
Common Names
- Masked Greenbrier
- Masked Sarsaparilla
- Masked Smilax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax larvata (also called Larvate 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 larvata 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 larvata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax larvata 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 larvata
Smilax larvata 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 larvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax larvata?
Smilax larvata
What is the common name of Smilax larvata?
Masked Sarsaparilla
What is the natural habitat of Smilax larvata?
Smilax larvata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289212: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.