Ripogonum scandens Supple Jack (Smilacaceae) Evergreen climber

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Ripogonum scandens
Supple Jack
Evergreen climber
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The Ripogonum scandens plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Smilacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Supple Jack.

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Latin Name:  Ripogonum scandens
Common Name:  Supple Jack
Family:  Smilacaceae
Author:  Forst.&Forst.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland podocarp and broadleaved forests on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a warm greenhouse. Sow stored seed in a warm greenhouse in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in the greenhouse. Plant out in early summer. Division.

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