Tetrapanax papyrifer
Chinese Rice Paper Plant, Chinese Rice Paper Plant
Other regional names: Aralia +5 more
- Aralia
- Figleaf Palm
- Rice Paper Plant
- Rice Paper Tree
- Ricepaper Flower
- Ricepaper Plant
Also known as: Aralia mairei H.Lév. +10 more
- Aralia mairei H.Lév.
- Aralia papyrifera Hook.
- Didymopanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch
- Didymopanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch ex Ed.Otto
- Didymopanax papyriferus (Hook.) K.Koch
- Echinopanax papyrifer (Hook.) Kuntze
- Echinopanax papyriferus (Hook.) Kuntze
- Fatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl., 1888
- Fatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Miq. ex Witte
- Panax papyrifer (Hook.) F.Muell.
- Tetrapanax papyriferus (Hook.) K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Tetrapanax papyrifer (commonly known as Chinese rice-paper plant) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Araliaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Taiwan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Azores, Brazil South, Florida, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Madeira, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Réunion, St.Helena