Smilax hemsleyana
Also known as: Smilax zeylanica subsp. hemsleyana (Craib) T.Koyama
- Smilax zeylanica subsp. hemsleyana (Craib) T.Koyama
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Smilax hemsleyana is a climbing plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Smilax is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, Myanmar, Thailand