Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 173 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742514
Common Names
- Net-veined Greenbrier
- Net-veined Sarsaparilla
- Net-veined Smilax
Synonyms
- Coprosmanthus lasioneuron (Hook.) Kunth [unknown]
- Nemexia diversifolia (Small) Small [unknown]
- Nemexia lasioneura (Hook.) Rydb. [unknown]
- Nemexia tenuis (Small) Small [unknown]
- Nemexia melica A.Nelson [unknown]
- Smilax herbacea lasioneura (Hook.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Smilax diversifolia Small [unknown]
- Smilax tenuis Small [unknown]
- Nemexia herbacea melica A.Nelson [unknown]
- Smilax herbacea inodora M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Smilax herbacea lasioneuron (Hook.) A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Smilax lasioneura (also called Lasioneura 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 lasioneura is used as a traditional medicine in some parts of Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Smilax lasioneura are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smilax lasioneura is a perennial evergreen vine native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be planted in the fall and will bloom in early spring.
Where to Find Smilax lasioneura
Smilax lasioneura 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 lasioneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax lasioneura?
Smilax lasioneura
What is the common name of Smilax lasioneura?
Lasioneura Smilax
What is the natural habitat of Smilax lasioneura?
Tropical forests of the United States
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,