Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
papyrifer
ID:
322313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Gärtnerei Pflanzenk. 2: 371. 1859 [24 Nov 1859]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321645

Common Names

  • Tetrapanax papyrifer
  • Papyrifer
  • Tetrapanax

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Synonyms

  • Aralia mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Aralia papyrifera Hook. [unknown]
  • Panax papyrifer (Hook.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Didymopanax papyriferus (Hook.) K.Koch ex Ed.Otto [unknown]
  • Echinopanax papyrifer (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Miq. ex Witte [unknown]
  • Didymopanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Tetrapanax papyrifer (also called 'Paper Tree', among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree native to East Asia. It grows up to 10 m in height and has large, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapanax papyrifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapanax papyrifer has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapanax papyrifer is a large, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tetrapanax papyrifer

Tetrapanax papyrifer is native to China and can be found in the southern and central parts of the country.

Tetrapanax papyrifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapanax papyrifer?

Tetrapanax papyrifer

What type of plant is Tetrapanax papyrifer?

It is a shrub

Where is Tetrapanax papyrifer native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Tetrapanax genus

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202449: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.