Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Y.Guan & Noltie) P.Li & C.X.Fu
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117(2): 59. 2013 [17 Jul 2013] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424108
Common Names
- Smilax longiflora
- Long-Flowered Smilax
- Smilax Longiflora
Description
Smilax longiflora (also called Long-flowered Smilax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to East Asia. It has a slender stem and a dense, rounded canopy, with a height of up to 15 m (49 ft). It is found in the humid forests of Japan, Korea, and China.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax longiflora is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smilax longiflora has a small, white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smilax longiflora is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Smilax longiflora requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Smilax longiflora
Smilax longiflora can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Smilax longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax longiflora?
Smilax longiflora
What is the common name of Smilax longiflora?
Long-flowered Smilax
What is the natural habitat of Smilax longiflora?
Tropical rainforests
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
Kai Yun Guan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Guan' 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.