Smilax guianensis
Basket Hoop, Whist, Basket Vine
Other regional names: White Withe
- White Withe
Also known as: Smilax cordifolia Spreng., 1825 +5 more
- Smilax cordifolia Spreng., 1825
- Smilax guianensis var. guianensis
- Smilax guianensis var. subarmata O.E.Schulz
- Smilax macrophylla var. variegata B.S.Williams
- Smilax megalophylla Duhamel
- Smilax subarmata (O.E.Schulz) O.E.Schulz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Found natively in South America, Smilax guianensis (commonly known as Basket Hoop or Whist) is a climbing plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guyana, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.