Smilacaceae · Smilax

Smilax wightii

Climber
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand
Flowering
April-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Smilax wightii
Genus
Smilax
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Moist deciduous and shola forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
April-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Inflorescence
Umbel
Fruit
Berry

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

About Smilax wightii

Smilax wightii belongs to the Smilacaceae family, where it grows as a climber. In India it has been recorded in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. It grows in moist deciduous and shola forests. Flowering and fruiting run from April to October.

Illustration representing the Smilacaceae family
Botanical family

Smilacaceae

Greenbrier Or Catbrier Family

Smilax wightii belongs to the Smilacaceae family.

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