Smilax longifolia
Also known as: Sarsaparilla acuminata (Willd.) Kuntze +5 more
- Sarsaparilla acuminata (Willd.) Kuntze
- Smilax acuminata Willd.
- Smilax flavescens Desv.
- Smilax flavescens Desv. ex Ham.
- Smilax longifolia var. variegata B.S.Williams
- Smilax papyracea Duhamel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Indigenous to South America, Smilax longifolia is a climbing plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Haiti, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela