Leg-RipperSmilax anceps
Also known as China Smilax · Esquine · Leg Ripper
Smilax anceps is a thorny, woody climbing vine native across Africa. This perennial features leathery, alternate leaves and produces small flowers followed by berries.
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Leg-Ripper Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- China Smilax
- Esquine
- Leg Ripper
- Leg-Ripper
- Mauritius Sarsaparilla
- Smilax
- Thorny Rope
- Wild Sarsaparilla
Synonyms
- Smilax cynodon Cordem.
- Smilax goudotiana A.DC.
- Smilax kraussiana Meisn.
- Smilax lessertiana A.DC.
- Smilax morsaniana Kunth
- Smilax mossambicensis Garcke
- Smilax telfaireana Wall. ex A.DC.
Leg-Ripper Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Liliopsida |
| order | Liliales |
| family | Smilacaceae |
| genus | Smilax |
| species | Smilax anceps |