Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
739649

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(3): 111 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738982

Common Names

  • Yunnan Sarsaparilla
  • Yunnan Smilax
  • Yunnan Greenbrier

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Description

Smilax yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Smilax, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to China. It has glossy green leaves and produces small greenish-white flowers. It typically grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax yunnanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Smilax yunnanensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax yunnanensis is a perennial climbing plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Smilax yunnanensis

Smilax yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in wetland habitats.

Smilax yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax yunnanensis?

Smilax yunnanensis

What is the family of Smilax yunnanensis?

Smilacaceae

What is the habitat of Smilax yunnanensis?

Forests and woodlands

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-287719: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.