Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
742485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sert. Austro-Caledon. 1: 18 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741818

Common Names

  • Orbiculata Greenbrier
  • Orbiculata Smilax
  • Orbiculata Bamboo

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Description

Smilax orbiculata (also called Catbrier, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, evergreen vine native to the southeastern United States. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves with white veins and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax orbiculata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including rheumatism, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax orbiculata is a small, greenish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax orbiculata is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in dry conditions.

Where to Find Smilax orbiculata

Smilax orbiculata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Smilax orbiculata FAQ

What is the common name of Smilax orbiculata?

Round-Leaved Greenbrier

What is the native range of Smilax orbiculata?

Eastern United States and Canada

What are the uses of Smilax orbiculata?

Medicinal, ornamental, and food

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,

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