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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Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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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 |
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