Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Smilax [1710]

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Family: Smilacaceae

family_ja: シオデ

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description_en: Genus of about 200 species of usually dioecious, woody, deciduous or ever-green climbers, and herbaceous perennials, grown for their foliage and fruits. They are widespread in tropical and temperate regions, in woodland and thickets. The alternate, simple, some-times shallowly lobed leaves are lance-shaped to elliptic, or broadly ovate to rounded, some truncate or heart-shaped at the bases; they have curled tendrils, and are often borne on prickly stems. The small, star-shaped flowers are green, greenish white, yellow, or brown, and are followed by spherical, black or red berries. Train into a tree, on to a pillar, or against a warm, sunny wall. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a temperate or warm greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in autumn or spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: サルトリイバラ，シオデ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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