Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
munita
ID:
740097

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 436 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739430

Common Names

  • Smilax Munita
  • Munite Smilax
  • Munita

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Synonyms

  • Smilax myrtillus rigida Noltie [unknown]
  • Smilax hajrae R.C.Srivast. [unknown]
  • Smilax rigida Wall. [unknown]

Description

Smilax munita (also called Bristly Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are greenish-white. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax munita is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax munita is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax munita is a small vine that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist, wooded areas. It prefers partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Smilax munita

Smilax munita can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Smilax munita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax munita?

Smilax munita

What is the common name of Smilax munita?

Munita Greenbrier

Where is Smilax munita native to?

North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287892: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.