Smilax pilcomayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilcomayensis
ID:
740542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guagl. & Gattuso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 27: 118 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739875
Common Names
- Pilcomayo Sarsaparilla
- Pilcomayo Greenbrier
- Chinese Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax pilcomayensis (also called Pilcomayo Smilax, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial climbing vine native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax pilcomayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax pilcomayensis 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 pilcomayensis 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 pilcomayensis
Smilax pilcomayensis is native to Argentina and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Smilax pilcomayensis FAQ
What are the common names of Smilax pilcomayensis?
Smilax pilcomayensis is commonly known as Pilcomayo greenbrier.
What is the native range of Smilax pilcomayensis?
Smilax pilcomayensis is native to Bolivia and Paraguay.
What is the growth habit of Smilax pilcomayensis?
Smilax pilcomayensis is a perennial, evergreen, climbing vine.
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-287996: Based on the initial data import
Encarnación Rosa Guaglianone (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guagl.' in the authors string.
Susana Gattuso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gattuso' in the authors string.