Smilax rotundifolia
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64402273b535c736184735 |
| Scientific name | Smilax rotundifolia |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 1030 (1753) |
Description Top
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The type specimen was collected in Virginia.
Smilax rotundifolia, also known as roundleaf greenbrier or common greenbrier, is a woody vine found in the southeastern and eastern United States and eastern Canada. It is a prominent part of forest ecosystems in its native range and has glossy green, circular to heart-shaped leaves. The plant climbs using green tendrils and has thorny stems. It produces greenish white flowers and bluish black berries. The young shoots and leaves can be eaten and the roots have a natural gelling agent that can be used as a thickening agent. Smilax rotundifolia is a crawling vine that can grow up to 20 feet long and is often found in dense thickets. It is resistant to fire and can be found in a variety of habitats. The plant is an important food source for wildlife in the winter. It is not considered a conservation concern in most states. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes by various cultures and is part of the Smilax genus, which contains over 300 species. Smilax rotundifolia was originally described by Linnaeus and is part of the catbrier family.
Smilax rotundifolia, also known as roundleaf greenbrier or common greenbrier, is a woody vine found in the southeastern and eastern United States and eastern Canada. It is a prominent part of forest ecosystems in its native range and has glossy green, circular to heart-shaped leaves. The plant climbs using green tendrils and has thorny stems. It produces greenish white flowers and bluish black berries. The young shoots and leaves can be eaten and the roots have a natural gelling agent that can be used as a thickening agent. Smilax rotundifolia is a crawling vine that can grow up to 20 feet long and is often found in dense thickets. It is resistant to fire and can be found in a variety of habitats. The plant is an important food source for wildlife in the winter. It is not considered a conservation concern in most states. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes by various cultures and is part of the Smilax genus, which contains over 300 species. Smilax rotundifolia was originally described by Linnaeus and is part of the catbrier family.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Smilax ciliata | Steud. ex A.DC. | Monogr. Phan. 1: 74 (1878) |
| Smilax deltifolia | Raf. | Autik. Bot. : 127 (1840) |
| Smilax caduca | L. | Sp. Pl. : 1030 (1753) |
| Smilax quadrangularis | Muhl. ex Willd. | Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 775 (1806) |
| Smilax platoplis | Raf. | Autik. Bot. : 126 (1840) |
| Smilax sprengelii | Kunth | Enum. Pl. 5: 207 (1850) |
| Smilax engelmanniana | Kunth | Enum. Pl. 5: 221 (1850) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. crenulata | Small & A.Heller | Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 3(1): 17 (1892) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. caduca | (L. ex Prov) | Fl. Canad. 2: 589 (1863) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. sprengelii | (Kunth) A.DC. | Monogr. Phan. 1: 75 (1878) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. quadrangularis | (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph.Wood | Class-book Bot. , ed. 2a: 544 (1847) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. parviflora | A.DC. | Monogr. Phan. 1: 76 (1878) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. missourensis | A.DC. | Monogr. Phan. 1: 75 (1878) |
| Smilax rotundifolia var. engelmanniana | (Kunth) A.DC. | Monogr. Phan. 1: 76 (1878) |
| Smilax deltifolia var. compressa | Raf. | Autik. Bot. 127. 1840 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | common greenbrier |
| English | roundleaf greenbrier |
| Czech | přestup okrouhlolistý |
| Indonesian | daun bungkus |
| Chinese | 北美圓葉菝葜 |
| Chinese | 圓葉菝葜 |
| Chinese | 圆叶菝葜 |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Northern America click to expand
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Eastern Canada
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
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North-central U.S.A.
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
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Northeastern U.S.A.
- Connecticut
- Indiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- West Virginia
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South-central U.S.A.
- Texas
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- District Of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
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Eastern Canada
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000741767 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 3844 |
| Flora of Alabama | 5195 |
| Canadensys | 9346 |
| USDA Plants | SMRO |
| Tropicos | 18401326 |
| INPN | 611478 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:541806-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-288926 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 172361 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 72647 |
| Nature Serve | 2.131702 |
| IPNI | 541806-1 |
| iNaturalist | 60746 |
| GBIF | 5295375 |
| Freebase | /m/08xwy7 |
| FEIS | plants/vine/smirot |
| EPPO | SMIRO |
| EOL | 1082651 |
| USDA GRIN | 34531 |
| Wikipedia | Smilax_rotundifolia |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (25R)-5alpha-Spirostan-3beta-ol | 219836 | Click to see CC1CCC2(C(C3C(O2)CC4C3(CCC5C4CCC6C5(CCC(C6)O)C)C)C)OC1 | 416.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.CBI.2007.08.012 |
Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |