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Paper mulberry

Broussonetia papyrifera

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish morera de papel

French Mûrier d'Espagne

German Papiermaulbeerbaum

Portuguese amoreira-do-papel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paper mulberry?

The scientific name of Paper mulberry is Broussonetia papyrifera. It belongs to the genus Broussonetia.

What is the conservation status of Paper mulberry?

Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Paper mulberry live?

Paper mulberry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia.

What family does Paper mulberry belong to?

Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) belongs to the genus Broussonetia, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.

Is Paper mulberry endangered?

No, Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Paper mulberry belong to?

Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).