Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunsten 12: 28 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572560
Common Names
- Broussonetia kaempferi
- Kaempferi Broussonetia
- Kaempferi
Synonyms
- Morus kaempferi Ser. [unknown]
- Papyrius karinoki Kuntze [unknown]
- Papyrius kaempferi Kuntze [unknown]
- Broussonetia kaempferi kaempferi [unknown]
Description
Broussonetia kaempferi (also called Kaempfer's Paper Mulberry, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, thickets, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Broussonetia kaempferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is also used as a ground cover. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Broussonetia kaempferi is yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Broussonetia kaempferi can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few leaves, and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Broussonetia kaempferi
Broussonetia kaempferi is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Broussonetia kaempferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Broussonetia kaempferi?
Broussonetia kaempferi
What is the common name of Broussonetia kaempferi?
Japanese Paper Mulberry
What is the natural habitat of Broussonetia kaempferi?
It is native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
Species in the Broussonetia genus
Species in the Moraceae family
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Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,