Smilax rotundifolia L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

Scientific Name: Smilax rotundifolia L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Smilacaceae / Smilax L./ Smilax rotundifolia L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood
General Information
Usda SymbolSMROQ
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubVine,
Native LocationsSMROQ

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Smilax rotundifolia L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum185
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationClimbing
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

<i>Smilax rotundifolia</i> L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

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