Smilacaceae · Smilax

Smilax perfoliata

Climber
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu & more
Flowering
February-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Smilax perfoliata
Genus
Smilax
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Nepal, Indo-Malesia
Found in India
Karnataka, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
February-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Smilacaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Umbel
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Smilacaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Smilax perfoliata

Smilax perfoliata is a climber belonging to the Smilacaceae family (Greenbrier Or Catbrier Family). It is typically found in moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Nepal, Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-November.

Illustration representing the Smilacaceae family
Botanical family

Smilacaceae

Greenbrier Or Catbrier Family

Smilax perfoliata belongs to the Smilacaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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