Cannabaceae FAMILY

Aphananthe aspera

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Aphananthe aspera is a deciduous tree with a wide-spreading crown; it can grow up to 25 metres tall. The bole is often short, especially when growing in the open, branching from fairly low down, up to 50cm in diameter[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. , K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood, fibre and sandpaper, possibly also as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - southern and eastern China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam.

HabitatLowlands and hills, C. and S. Japan[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ]. Hills, valleys, stream sides and slopes; at elevations of 100 - 1,600 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].