Smilax glyciphylla Sm.

Climber to 4 m; stems 3–4 mm diam., glabrous. Leaves chartaceous, narrowly lanceolate to ovate, 3-nerved; lamina 4–10 cm long, 1.5–4 cm wide, green above, glaucous-grey below; petiole 5–10 mm long, twisted; stipules not inflated, with tendrils. Inflorescence a terminal panicle of umbels, or umbels single and axillary; pedicels 4–6 mm long. Flowers scarcely opening, 3–4 mm diam., white to cream, globose in bud; sepals and petals 3–4 mm long, the petals narrower. Male flowers: stamens 1–1.5 mm long; anthers almost sessile, 0.5 mm long. Female flowers: ovary ovoid, 2–3 mm long; stigma minutely ciliate. Berry 6–10 mm diam., black. Seed 1, rarely 2, ± globose, dark brown.

A tropical plant. They are found in moist gullies and rainforests. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 1550 m altitude.

The species is sometimes cultivated. Infusions of the leaves have been used medicinally. See also Beasley (2009: 59).

Can be grown by cuttings, divisions or seedlings.