Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
753886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Posada-Ar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Estud. Ci. : 126 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753219

Common Names

  • Sanguinea Tree
  • Smilax Tree
  • Sanguinea Mahogany Tree

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Description

Smilax sanguinea (also called Bloodroot Smilax, among many other common names) is a vine native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax sanguinea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax sanguinea is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax sanguinea is a perennial vine native to tropical regions. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Smilax sanguinea

Smilax sanguinea is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Smilax sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax sanguinea?

Smilax sanguinea

What is the common name of Smilax sanguinea?

Bloody Sarsaparilla

What is the habitat of Smilax sanguinea?

It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

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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