Smilax quinquenervia
Also known as: Smilax pohliana Kunth +4 more
- Smilax pohliana Kunth
- Smilax procera Griseb.
- Smilax tijucensis A.DC.
- Smilax tijucensis var. gardneriana A.DC.
- Smilax tijucensis var. pohliana A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Smilax quinquenervia is a climbing shrub belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Smilax genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, French Guiana, Peru