Smilax rufescens
Also known as: Smilax corcovadensis Kunth +2 more
- Smilax corcovadensis Kunth
- Smilax havanensis var. dentata (Humb. & Bonpl.) A.DC.
- Smilax nitida Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Smilax rufescens is a climbing shrub belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Smilax, which contains over 250 distinct species.
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 North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Venezuela