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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].



General Uses:  The stems are used in basket making and also to make rope ladders[44, 46, 61, 128]. The stems are strong enough to be used as they are to make a rope[128].

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