Smilax azorica
Smilax azorica | |
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Smilax azorica | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Smilacaceae |
Genus: | Smilax |
Species: | S. azorica
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Binomial name | |
Smilax azorica H.Schaef. & P.Schoenfelder (2009)
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Smilax azorica is a species of flowering plants of the Smilacaceae family. The species is endemic to the Azores. It was first described in 1844 as Smilax divaricata, a name that had already been given to another species. It was renamed Smilax azorica in 2009.[1]
Description[]
The species is a climbing wintergreen plant. It has few or no thorns. Its leaves are ovate or cordate, almost as broad as long. The flowers are unisexual, in a simple umbel. Its fruits are red when ripe.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Schaefer H., & Schoenfelder P. (2009). "Smilax canariensis, S. azorica (Smilacaceae) and the genus Smilax in Europe." in Homenaje al Profesor Dr. Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre. Instituto de Estudios Canarios: pp. 297-307.
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Categories:
- Endemic flora of the Azores
- Smilacaceae
- Plants described in 2009
- Liliales stubs