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Abstract

The tree which produces the pith which is manufactured into
that delicate material known as "Rice Paper," belongs to the
Araliaceae, or ivy worts, and is the Tetrapanax papyriferum, or
Aralia papyrifera of botanists. It is a native of the island of
Formosa, and was supposed to be procured only from the
northern part of the island, but it has recently been ascertained
that it is found wild, and is also cultivated abundantly in different
parts of the island, where it grows on the hills.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Bennett, George
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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