Rice-paper plant

Rice-paper plant (Tetrapanax papyrifer)

Rice-paper plant, also known as Chinese rice paper plant

Tetrapanax papyrifer, commonly known as the Rice-paper plant, is a perennial tropical shrub. In warm regions, it develops into a substantial shrub with significant growth. Conversely, in cooler climates, it tends to die back during the winter months but has the capability to regrow from its roots when spring arrives.

Key Facts About Rice-paper plant

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Attributes of Rice-paper plant

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
3 m to 7 m
Spread
1.2 m to 2.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 1.5 cm
Flower Color
White Cream Yellow

Scientific Classification of Rice-paper plant

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Carrots, ivies and allies
Family
Ivy
Genus
Tetrapanax
Species
Rice-paper plant