Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 38 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447915
Common Names
- Bonin Mulberry
- Bonin Island Mulberry
- Morus boninensis
Description
Morus boninensis (also called Bonin mulberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in dry open woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Morus boninensis is used as a food source and for its timber. The timber is used for making furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used as a fodder for livestock and the roots are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Morus boninensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morus boninensis is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The tree should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Morus boninensis
Morus boninensis can be found in the Bonin Islands, Japan.
Morus boninensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morus boninensis?
Morus boninensis
What is the common name of Morus boninensis?
Bonin Mulberry
What are the characteristics of Morus boninensis?
Morus boninensis is a deciduous tree with large, lobed leaves and small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters.
Species in the Morus genus
Morus celtidifolia,
Morus insignis,
Morus indica,
Morus alba,
Morus boninensis,
Morus mesozygia,
Morus nigra,
Morus koordersiana,
Morus murrayana,
Morus microphylla,
Morus rubra,
Morus japonica,
Morus serrata,
Morus liboensis,
Morus cathayana,
Morus mongolica,
Morus wittiorum,
Morus trilobata,
Morus notabilis,
Morus macroura,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus,
Allaeanthus kurzii,
Allaeanthus luzonicus,
Allaeanthus zeylanicus,
Antiaris toxicaria,
Antiaropsis decipiens,
Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,