Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Gagnep.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1928
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 720 (1928)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572558
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Broussonetia harmandii
- Harmandii Broussonetia
- Harmandii
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Broussonetia harmandii (also called Harmand'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 harmandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Broussonetia harmandii is a white or 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 harmandii 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 harmandii
                        
                            Broussonetia harmandii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Broussonetia harmandii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Broussonetia harmandii?
Broussonetia harmandii
What is the natural habitat of Broussonetia harmandii?
Tropical forests
What are the common names of Broussonetia harmandii?
Harmand's Broussonetia
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Broussonetia genus
                        
                                                    
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Moraceae family
                        
                            Allaeanthus greveanus, 
Allaeanthus kurzii, 
Allaeanthus luzonicus, 
Allaeanthus zeylanicus, 
Antiaris toxicaria, 
Antiaropsis decipiens, 
Antiaropsis uniflora, 
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,