PAPER MULBERRY
Broussonetia papyrifera
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Tribe: | Moreae |
| Genus: | Broussonetia |
| Species: | B. papyrifera |
This species is a deciduous shrub which usually attains the height of about 10 to 20 meters tall, The leaves varies in shape, even on one individual. The leaf blades may be lobed or unlobed, but they usually have a rough texture. They are up to about 15 to 20 centimeters long. The species is DIOECIOUS (male and female flowers on separate plants).
USES OF PAPER MULBERRY
1. Cultivated in Asia for food and fibre.
2. Leaves are used to feed silkworms.
3. Had been used for the manufacturing of Paper.
4. Fruits are edible.
5. Furniture making.
ETHNOBOTANICAL USE OF PAPER MULBERRY
The Bark of the tree and the fruit is used for the treatment of constipation as well as to reduce fever by the tribal communities.
..........Ashutosh Lohani.
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