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Paper mulberry: Broussonetia papyrifera.
- Source :
- Agroforestry News; Nov2007, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p1, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article presents information on the paper mulberry tree or the Broussonetia papyrifera. Paper mulberry, a deciduous tree native to Japan and Taiwan, is known for its use in making tapa, a native bark cloth and papers. Other uses of the plant include medication, fuel and animal feeds. The process of making tapa cloth and Japanese tissue and paper are also given. Information on propagation is offered.
- Subjects :
- PAPER mulberry
TREES
TAPA
MEDICINAL plants
ANIMAL feeds
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0967649X
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Agroforestry News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 27495967