Smilax ovalifolia
Also known as: Smilax columnifera Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don +4 more
- Smilax columnifera Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
- Smilax grandis Wall. ex Voigt
- Smilax ovalifolia var. parvigloba A.DC.
- Smilax ovalifolia var. polystemon A.DC.
- Smilax roxburghii Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Smilax ovalifolia is a climbing plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Smilax is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Pakistan