Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 361 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742784
Common Names
- Nerve-margined Greenbrier
- Nerve-margined Smilax
- Smilax nervo-marginata
Description
Smilax nervo-marginata (also called nerve-margined greenbrier, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Smilacaceae. It is a woody vine that grows up to 10 m in length. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax nervo-marginata 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 nervo-marginata is a small, greenish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black berry-like fruit. The seedlings are thin, green, and have small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smilax nervo-marginata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Smilax nervo-marginata
Smilax nervo-marginata is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Smilax nervo-marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax nervo-marginata?
Smilax nervo-marginata
What is the common name of Smilax nervo-marginata?
Nerve-margined Smilax
What is the family of Smilax nervo-marginata?
Smilacaceae
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,