Smilax rubromarginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubromarginata
ID:
742401
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59: 566 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741734
Common Names
- Rubromarginata Greenbrier
- Rubromarginata Smilax
- Rubromarginata Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax rubromarginata (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 red margins and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax rubromarginata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax rubromarginata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax rubromarginata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Smilax rubromarginata
Smilax rubromarginata is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Smilax rubromarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax rubromarginata?
Smilax rubromarginata
What is the common name of Smilax rubromarginata?
Red-edged Smilax
What is the natural habitat of Smilax rubromarginata?
Moist woods and thickets
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-288902: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.