Smilax quadrumbellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrumbellata
ID:
742376
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 42: 189 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741709
Common Names
- Quadrumbellata Greenbrier
- Quadrumbellata Smilax
- Quadrumbellata Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax quadrumbellata (also called Catbrier, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, evergreen vine native to the southeastern United States. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves with white veins and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax quadrumbellata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smilax quadrumbellata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax quadrumbellata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Smilax quadrumbellata
Smilax quadrumbellata is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Smilax quadrumbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smilax quadrumbellata?
Smilax quadrumbellata
What family does Smilax quadrumbellata belong to?
Smilacaceae
What is the common name of Smilax quadrumbellata?
No common name
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-288882: Based on the initial data import
Mitsuo Koyama (1885-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koyama' in the authors string.