Smilax bapouensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bapouensis
ID:
740527
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. , Suppl. 5: 20 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739860
Common Names
- Bapou Sarsaparilla
- Chinese Sarsaparilla
- Bapou Greenbrier
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smilax bapouensis (also called Bamboo Vine, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial climbing vine native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and thickets, and is often found growing on other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Smilax bapouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smilax bapouensis is white and has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smilax bapouensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Smilax bapouensis
Smilax bapouensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
Smilax bapouensis FAQ
What are the common names of Smilax bapouensis?
Smilax bapouensis is commonly known as Bapo greenbrier.
What is the native range of Smilax bapouensis?
Smilax bapouensis is native to China.
What is the growth habit of Smilax bapouensis?
Smilax bapouensis is a perennial, evergreen, climbing vine.
Species in the Smilax genus
Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,
Species in the Smilacaceae family
Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287977: Based on the initial data import
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.