Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
pottingeri
ID:
742515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69: 174 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741848

Common Names

  • Pottingeri Greenbrier
  • Pottingeri Smilax
  • Pottingeri Bamboo

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Synonyms

  • Heterosmilax pottingeri (Prain) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Smilax jiankunii H.Li [unknown]

Description

Smilax pottingeri (also called 'Pottinger's Smilax', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has large, heart-shaped, green leaves and produces small, greenish-white flowers in summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is often found in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax pottingeri 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

Smilax pottingeri flowers are small, greenish-white in color, and have six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax pottingeri 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 pottingeri

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

Smilax pottingeri FAQ

What is the common name of Smilax pottingeri?

Pottinger's Greenbrier

What is the native range of Smilax pottingeri?

China and Japan

What are the uses of Smilax pottingeri?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288981: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.