Smilax elastica
Also known as: Smilax brasiliensis var. impressovenosa Mattos +2 more
- Smilax brasiliensis var. impressovenosa Mattos
- Smilax elastica var. aculeata A.DC.
- Smilax ficifolia Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Smilax elastica is a climbing shrub belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Smilax is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central