Smilax pseudochina
Bamboo Vine, False Chinaroot
Also known as: Coprosmanthus tamnifolius (Michx.) Kunth +5 more
- Coprosmanthus tamnifolius (Michx.) Kunth
- Nemexia leptanthera (Pennell) Small
- Nemexia tamnifolia (Michx.) Small
- Smilax farinosa Raf.
- Smilax leptanthera Pennell
- Smilax tamnifolia Michx.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Smilax pseudochina (commonly known as Bamboo Vine or False Chinaroot) is a climbing plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Smilax, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia