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Smilax nipponica

White Back Greenbrier
Also known as: Coprosmanthus nipponicus (Miq.) Koidz. +19 more
  • Coprosmanthus nipponicus (Miq.) Koidz.
  • Coprosmanthus simadai (Masam.) Masam.
  • Smilax herbacea subsp. intermedia C.H.Wright
  • Smilax herbacea subsp. nipponica (Miq.) Maxim.
  • Smilax herbacea subsp. oblonga C.H.Wright
  • Smilax herbacea var. higoensis (Miq.) Makino
  • Smilax herbacea var. intermedia C.H.Wright
  • Smilax herbacea var. nipponica (Miq.) Maxim.
  • Smilax herbacea var. oblonga C.H.Wright
  • Smilax higoensis Miq.
  • Smilax longipedunculata Merr.
  • Smilax nipponica f. grandifolia H.Hara
  • Smilax nipponica subsp. manshurica Kitag.
  • Smilax nipponica var. angustifolia Koidz.
  • Smilax nipponica var. higoensis (Miq.) Makino
  • Smilax nipponica var. manshurica (Kitag.) Kitag.
  • Smilax oblonga (C.H.Wright) Norton
  • Smilax oldhamii f. angustifolia (Koidz.) Ohwi
  • Smilax oldhamii f. higoensis (Miq.) T.Koyama
  • Smilax oldhamii f. subtrifoliata Honda
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Originating in Temperate Asia, Smilax nipponica (commonly known as White back greenbrier) is an annual belonging to the Smilacaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

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