Smilax glabra Roxb.

Smilax glabra Roxb., Hort. Bengal. 72; Fl. Ind. iii. 792.

Smilax glabra Roxb., Photo by Trùm Cuối  

The native range of this species is Assam to Taiwan and Indo-China. It is a climbing tuberous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.

Vietnamese names: 

Thổ phục linh, Khúc khắc, Drạng lò (Châu mạ), Tơ pớt (KHo), Lái (KDong), Cẩu ngỗ lực, Khau đâu (Tày), Mọt hoi đòi (Dao)

Latin name: 

Smilax glabra Wall. ex Roxb.

Family: 

Smilacaceae

Uses: 

Rheumatism, boils, syphilis, colitis, nephritis, cystitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea (Rhizome).

Distribution: 

The tree grows naturally along shrublands, secondary forests, along streams, hillsides, at altitudes of 500-1,500 m. Rare species, included in Vietnam Red Book

Flower and fruit season: 

May to December