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Tetrapanax papyrifer

Tetrapanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch

Also indexed asTetrapanax papyriferusTetrapanax papyriferumAralie à papier de ChineAralie à papier de Chine, Arbre à papier de riz, Aralie de ChineArbre à papier de rizChinese rice-paper plantChinese rice-paper-plantKertas Merang
FamilyAraliaceae
GenusTetrapanax
Use categories4
Linked notes0

Botanical identity

This taxon is documented in the World Checklist of Useful Plant Species with a reported medicinal use. The record establishes a use report and botanical index entry, not clinical effectiveness or individual safety.

KingdomPlantae
Phylum / divisionTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyAraliaceae
GenusTetrapanax
Scientific name with authorshipTetrapanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch

Indexed scientific synonyms

Aralia mairei H.Lév.Aralia papyrifera Hook.Didymopanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.KochDidymopanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch ex Ed.OttoDidymopanax papyriferus (Hook.) K.KochEchinopanax papyrifer (Hook.) KuntzeEchinopanax papyriferus (Hook.) KuntzeFatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl., 1888Fatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Miq.Fatsia papyrifera (Hook.) Miq. ex WittePanax papyrifer (Hook.) F.Muell.Tetrapanax papyriferus (Hook.) K.Koch

Documented use categories

Medicine
Human food
Environmental use
Material

These categories describe the kinds of human-use reports attached to the taxon in the source checklist. Multiple categories can coexist; a plant may be recorded as both food and poison, depending on part, preparation and context.

How to interpret this record

Evidence boundary

A taxonomic use record is a discovery and indexing signal. Clinical evidence must be assessed separately for the exact species, plant part, preparation, route, dose and health question.

Safety boundary

Correct identification is essential. Toxicity, contraindications, interactions and safe preparation cannot be inferred from a documented-use record.

Dataset record and provenance

DatasetWCUPS 2020
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Name sourceIPNI
IPNI / external identifier86417-3
Use codesEU HF MA ME
Crop wild relativeNo

Contributing checklist sources

Kew Economic Botany CollectionUSDA GRINMedicinal Plant Names Services v8.2Plant Resources of South-East Asia

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Educational index, not a treatment recommendation

The presence of a taxon in this database does not provide a diagnosis, dose, formulation or assurance of safety. Some indexed plants are toxic, regulated, endangered or unsafe in specific life stages.