Description
Smilax pseudochina is a perennial herb in the greenbriar family. It is commonly called bamboo vine or false chinaroot.
Smilax pseudochina is a perennial herb in the greenbriar family. It is commonly called bamboo vine or false chinaroot. Its range extends up the Atlantic Coast of the United States, from Long Island in New York State south to Georgia.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | greenbriers, False China Root |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6ft 7in |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Bloom Time | May to July |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Smilax pseudo care
Choose a warm, sheltered location when growing plant. The vining varieties require a support structure as some can get 15 feet tall. All plants prefer sun to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil. Install the plant in the ground at the same level it was growing in the nursery pot.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 55C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Smilax pseudo special feature
Smilax pseudochina is a deciduous Climber growing to 2 m (6ft 7in).
Smilax pseudo uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- The root is astringent and slightly tonic
- It is specific in the treatment of syphilis
- The parched and powdered leaves have been used as a dressing on burns and scalds
- The wilted leaves have been used as a poultice on boils