Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
septemnervia
ID:
1323989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) P.Li & C.X.Fu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117: 59 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336443

Common Names

  • Smilax septemnervia
  • Septemnervia Smilax
  • Smilax

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Description

Smilax septemnervia (also called 'Seven-veined Smilax', among many other common names) is a large, woody vine species that is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found climbing up trees. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its inflorescence is a panicle of small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax septemnervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax septemnervia is white with yellow and purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax septemnervia is a perennial vine native to China. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Smilax septemnervia

Smilax septemnervia is found in Yunnan, China.

Smilax septemnervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax septemnervia?

Smilax septemnervia

What is the family of Smilax septemnervia?

Smilacaceae

What is the native range of Smilax septemnervia?

Indonesia

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

Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Cheng Xin Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.X.Fu' in the authors string.
Pan Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Li' in the authors string.