Broussonetia papyrifera
Family Moraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Paper Mulberry |
| Synonyms | Broussonetia billardii Carruth.; Broussonetia cordata Blume; Broussonetia cordata K.Koch [Invalid]; Broussonetia cucullata Steud. [Invalid]; Broussonetia dissecta Bureau; Broussonetia elegans K.Koch; Broussonetia kasii Dippel; Broussonetia kazi Siebold ex Blume; Broussonetia maculata Steud.; Broussonetia nana Bureau; Broussonetia navicularis Lodd. ex Bureau; Broussonetia navicularis Lodd. ex K.Koch; Broussonetia navifolia Steud. [Invalid]; Broussonetia papyrifera var. integrifolia Miq.; Broussonetia spathulata Steud.; Broussonetia tricolor K.Koch; Morus papyrifera L.; Papyrius japonica Lam.; Papyrius papyrifera (L.) Kuntze; Papyrius polimorphus Cav.; Smithiodendron artocarpoideum Hu |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 20 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Africa, Asia, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Forest, Disturbed areas |
| Soil type (exotic) | Fertile, Well-drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 12 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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