Smilax nova-guineensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nova-guineensis
ID:
740609
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Makinoa , n.s., 1: 76 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739942
Common Names
- New Guinea Smilax
- Smilax nova-guineensis
- Smilax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax nova-guineensis (also called New Guinea Smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial climbing vine native to New Guinea. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and thickets, and is often found growing on other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax nova-guineensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax nova-guineensis is a star-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax nova-guineensis is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Smilax nova-guineensis
Smilax nova-guineensis is native to New Guinea and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Smilax nova-guineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax nova-guineensis?
Smilax nova-guineensis
What type of plant is Smilax nova-guineensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Smilacaceae.
Where is Smilax nova-guineensis native to?
It is native to New Guinea.
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-288054: Based on the initial data import
Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.