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Similar Edgeworthia, Allium wallichii, Daphne bholua, Alpinia calcarata, Girardinia diversifolia | ||
Edgeworthia gardneri (common names: Indian papertree, Nepalese paperbush; Nepali: अर्गेली (Argelee)) is a plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub growing up to 3–4 metres (10–13 ft) tall. It can be distinguished by its brownish red stem. The flowers are hermaphrodite (they have both male and female organs).
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Range and habitat
Edgworthia gardneri is native to the Himalayan regions of Bhutan; northern Burma; China (in eastern Xizang and northwestern Yunnan provinces); India; and Nepal. It is found in forests and moist places at altitudes of 1,000–2,500 m (3,300–8,200 ft).
It is cultivated elsewhere.
Uses
Edgeworthia gardneri is planted as an ornamental; and a high quality paper is made from its bark fibres. This species is said to be the best of the various species that are used to make hand-made paper in the Himalayas.