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Smilax solanifolia

Botanic Family

Smilacaceae

Author

A. de Candolle

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Brazil
• French Guiana
• Guyana
• Leeward islands
• Suriname
• Trinidad
• Bolívar - Venezuela
• Windward Islands

Natural Habitats

• Forest
• riverside
• montane forest

Flowering Times

• Feb (Guadeloupe)

Fruiting Times

• Jun (Guyana)

Usually thorny high-climbing liana. Leaves to 230mm x 117mm with tendrils. Umbels with bracteoles 1.5mm long, male umbels to 20 flowers. Pale green flowers, male sepals 8mm long, orange fruit to 9mm diameter

Further References

• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• SAFIO
• Kew