Smilax lanceifolia
Smilax lanceifolia
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Pl. 9C37 — Smilax lanceifolia
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IPrezentare
Prezentare
Smilax lanceifolia, membră a familiei Dioscoreaceae, este nativă în diverse regiuni din estul asiatic, inclusiv insulele Andaman, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodja, zonele de Sud-Central și Sud-Est din China, Estul Himalayei, Hainan, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Insulele Nicobar, Taiwan, Thailandia și Vietnam. Această plantă se dezvoltă în mediile umide cu expozție parțială sau completă la soare, creșând până la 2 metri de înălțime. Este notabil pentru părțiile sale comestibile - fructe, lângi și tulepuși - care fac din aceasta o resursă valoroasă în culinariile locale. Adaptabilitatea sa față de lumină (sandy, medium sau clay) îl face prezent în diverse habitaturi.
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What is Smilax lanceifolia?
Smilax lanceifolia, membră a familiei Dioscoreaceae, este nativă în diverse regiuni din estul asiatic, inclusiv insulele Andaman, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodja, zonele de Sud-Central și Sud-Est din China, Estul Himalayei, Hainan, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Insulel
What is Smilax lanceifolia used for?
Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Smilax lanceifolia
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IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Smilax lanceifolia has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support immune function, often prepared as a decoction. Its use is based on the belief that it can help maintain overall health and resilience against common ailments.
The mechanism by which Smilax lanceifolia supports immunity is not fully characterised but may involve compounds with anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties.
- Smilax lanceifolia is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to aid digestion, often prepared as a decoction. It may help alleviate digestive discomfort and support the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract.
The mechanism by which Smilax lanceifolia aids digestion is not fully characterised but may involve compounds with carminative or anti-inflammatory effects.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Smilax lanceifolia se dezvoltă în expozții parțială sau completă la soare și necesită suște umede care pot fi luate de bază (sandy), medie sau grele (clay). Crește până la 2 metri de înălțime și este durabilă în regiuni temperate. Pentru cultivarea acesteia, asigurați-vă că plantă primește o umiditate adecvată și condiții de suște bine drenate. Propagația poate fi făcută prin tulepuși și lângi. Fructele, lângile și tulepusele sunt comestibile, fapt care îl face un adăugat versatil în gardină.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Mature size
2.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Smilax lanceifolia for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, light-loving plant that thrives in moist conditions.
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What you'll need
A Smilax lanceifolia plant or seeds, potting soil, and a container.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring when the weather is mild and stable.
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with a mix of light (sandy), medium, or heavy clay. Ensure your container has drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants from the nursery or sow seeds directly into the potting soil.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist and place in a partially shaded area to avoid direct sunlight.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially when the soil feels dry. Provide partial shade and light pruning as needed.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged parts. Harvest leaves and shoots for culinary use if desired.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, placing in full sun, neglecting to prune, and not providing enough shade.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The fruit of Smilax lanceifolia is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. The leaves and shoots are also edible, often harvested and prepared by cooking before consumption.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
19 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
19 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 19 native
Asia10 regions
native (10)BangladeshCambodiaChinaIndiaLaosMyanmarNepalTaiwanThailandVietnam
Broader regions
native:Andaman Is., Borneo, East Himalaya, Hainan, Malaya, Nicobar Is., Brazil Southeast
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Specimen gallery
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