Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
leucophylla
ID:
743216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae : 18 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742549

Common Names

  • White-leaved Greenbrier
  • White-leaved Sarsaparilla
  • White-leaved Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Smilax dulcis Desf. [unknown]
  • Smilax vicaria Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax latifolia Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Smilax glycyphylla Hassk. [unknown]
  • Smilax leucophylla retusa (Blume) Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax retusa Blume [illegitimate]

Description

Smilax leucophylla (also called White-leaf 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 leucophylla 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 leucophylla are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax leucophylla 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 leucophylla

Smilax leucophylla 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 leucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax leucophylla?

Smilax leucophylla

What is the common name of Smilax leucophylla?

White-leaved Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax leucophylla?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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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