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Are the fruits of wild Smilax cocos grown from fruits?

No. Smilax cocos is a perennial evergreen climbing shrub of the Liliaceae family. It mostly grows on hillsides or under forests. It is a very common Chinese medicinal material. Wild Smilax cocos is propagated by seeds, not fruits. Smilax poria has detoxifying and tonic properties and can be used to treat various symptoms such as cystitis, sore throat, and indigestion.