Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
oblongata
ID:
743189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 59 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742522

Common Names

  • Oblong Greenbrier
  • Oblong Sarsaparilla
  • Oblong Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Smilax cumanensis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Smilax pirarensis Kunth & Rich.Schomb. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Smilax hostmanniana Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilax globifera G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Smilax globulifera Splitg. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Smilax oblongata viscifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Smilax cumanensis infesta O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Smilax oblongata (also called Oblong smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine native to tropical Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax oblongata is used as a traditional medicine in some parts of Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smilax oblongata are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax oblongata is a perennial evergreen vine native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be planted in the fall and will bloom in early spring.

Where to Find Smilax oblongata

Smilax oblongata is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Smilax oblongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax oblongata?

Smilax oblongata

What is the common name of Smilax oblongata?

Oblong Smilax

What is the natural habitat of Smilax oblongata?

Tropical forests of the United States

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