Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
melastomifolia
ID:
743373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 33: n.º 5 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742706

Common Names

  • Smilax melastomifolia
  • Melastomifolia Smilax
  • Melastomifolia's Smilax

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Description

Smilax melastomifolia (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 melastomifolia is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax melastomifolia 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 melastomifolia is a hardy, evergreen vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Smilax melastomifolia

Smilax melastomifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Maryland.

Smilax melastomifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax melastomifolia?

Smilax melastomifolia

What is the common name of Smilax melastomifolia?

Melastome-leaved Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Smilax melastomifolia?

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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