tetrapanax papyrifera plant 20 30cm Yucca rostrata endemic to Lord Howe Island

endemic to Lord Howe Island in Australia

The central tissues of the stem are split and pressed into thin sheets used for surgical dressings and as watercolour paper

Mother plant: wagnerianus

also known as Coahuila Soapwort

Perfect for the discerning collector who seeks something truly extraordinary

tetrapanax papyrifera plant 20 30cm Yucca rostrata endemic to Lord Howe IslandTetrapanax papyrifera Ideal size to ship before the big leafs come out, as they are easily damaged. Tetrapanax papyrifera is one amazing tropical looking favorite. It is grown as a shrub or small tree (2 3 mtr) of the ginseng family (Araliaceae), native to southern China and Taiwan. It is the source of rice paper. It has large, lobed leaves that form a crown. The central tissues of the stem are split and pressed into thin sheets used for surgical