Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
microdontus
ID:
1330205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.S.Sun & C.X.Fu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 209 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342659


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Description

Smilax microdontus (also called small-toothed sarsaparilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Smilacaceae. It is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to the Caribbean region, and it is found in moist habitats, such as tropical forests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax microdontus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smilax microdontus has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax microdontus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-draining soil. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated and established themselves.

Where to Find Smilax microdontus

Smilax microdontus is native to Mexico.

Smilax microdontus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax microdontus?

Smilax microdontus

What is the common name of Smilax microdontus?

Microdont Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax microdontus?

Tropical 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,

References

Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Zhong Shuai Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Sun' in the authors string.