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supplejack

Scientific Name: Berchemia

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

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Supplejack: A Versatile Name in the Plant World

The term "supplejack" refers to several different plants, with the exact meaning depending on context. This page explores the plants most commonly associated with the name.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some supplejack varieties are climbing vines that can form dense thickets.
  • Some varieties produce berries.
  • Some varieties have stems suitable for making walking sticks

Scientific Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Supplejack, kareao, Pirita (M?ori), Whip Vine, Bush Cane, Alabama supplejack, black vine.
  • Scientific Names: The name "supplejack" may refer to multiple species:
    • Flagellaria indica (Family: Flagellariaceae)
    • Ripogonum scandens (Family not explicitly mentioned, but it is a monocotyledonous flowering plant species in the family Ripogonaceae)
    • Berchemia scandens (syn. Berchemia volubilus) (Family: Rhamnaceae)
    • Berchemia lineata (Family: Rhamnaceae)
  • Maori Name: Kareao.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ripogonum scandens is native and endemic to New Zealand, commonly found in lowland forests.
  • Berchemia scandens is a North American vine, particularly found in the Southern United States.
  • Flagellaria indica is found in the tropics and subtropics.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Flagellaria indica is a bamboo-like vine. It is described as a robust perennial climber with stems reaching up to 15 meters.
  • Ripogonum scandens is a climbing, woody plant (liane). Its dark brown stems can form impenetrable thickets. It is described as a woody, evergreen, twining forest liane with hard but flexible stems.
  • Berchemia scandens is a twining, woody vine.

Ecological Role

  • Ripogonum scandens is a common vine in lowland forests in New Zealand. In some areas, supplejacks can overrun the woods, making passage difficult.
  • Ripogonum scandens' red berries attract fruit-eating birds like kereru and kaka.

Quirky Facts

  • The M?ori name for a thicket of supplejack (or kiekie) is "t?eo."
  • The M?ori translation of Kareao is twisted rope.