Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
bauhinioides
ID:
741478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 243 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740811

Common Names

  • Bauhin's Greenbrier
  • Bauhin's Smilax
  • Bauhinia Smilax

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Description

Smilax bauhinioides (also called Bauhinia-like Greenbrier, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, climbing vine with prickly stems and leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax bauhinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smilax bauhinioides is a small, greenish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, light green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax bauhinioides is a tropical evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is a fast-growing plant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Smilax bauhinioides

Smilax bauhinioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Smilax bauhinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax bauhinioides?

Smilax bauhinioides

What is the common name of Smilax bauhinioides?

Bauhinia Greenbrier

What is the natural habitat of Smilax bauhinioides?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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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