Rhamnoneuron balansae
Rhamnoneuron balansae is a small tree belonging to the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to southeastern Yunnan and northern Vietnam.[1] In Bac Ninh province, its bast is harvested to make dó paper.[2]
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| Mature tree, Đà Bắc District, Hòa Bình Province, Vietnam | |
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| Genus: | Rhamnoneuron |
| Species: | R. balansae |
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| Rhamnoneuron balansae (Drake) Gilg | |
Description
The shrub or small tree grows from between 2.0 and 4.0 m tall. Its branchlets are erect, brown, and slender. It is often found in forests at altitudes of 900 to 1200 m.[1]
References
- "Rhamnoneuron balansae (Wikstroemia balansae)". eFloras. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160817-the-handmade-paper-that-lasts-800-years
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