Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Koyama) P.Li & C.X.Fu
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117(2): 59. 2013 [17 Jul 2013] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424109
Common Names
- Smilax micrandra
- Smilax Micrandra
- Smilax Micrandra Vine
Description
Smilax micrandra (also called Small-flowered Smilax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to East Asia. It has a slender stem and a dense, rounded canopy, with a height of up to 15 m (49 ft). It is found in the humid forests of Japan, Korea, and China.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax micrandra is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax micrandra is white with yellow and purple stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smilax micrandra is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Smilax micrandra requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Smilax micrandra
Smilax micrandra can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Smilax micrandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax micrandra?
Smilax micrandra
What is the common name of Smilax micrandra?
Small-flowered Smilax
What is the natural habitat of Smilax micrandra?
Tropical rainforests
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
Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Pan Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Li' in the authors string.