Rice paper plant
NameRice paper plant
Species NameTetrapanax papyrifer
Common NameRice Paper Plant
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypePalmate, deeply lobed
Notable FeaturesLarge, distinctive palmate leaves; fast-growing; historically used for rice paper production.
Description
This image displays the large, deeply lobed, palmate leaves of the Rice Paper Plant (Tetrapanax papyrifer). The leaves are a vibrant green, with prominent veins radiating from the petiole, characteristic of this fast-growing shrub. The image does not depict a bonsai specimen, therefore bonsai-specific features cannot be determined.
