Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1085440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Audib. ex Ser.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Descr. Mûriers 226. 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084778

Common Names

  • Morus japonica
  • Japanese Mulberry
  • White Mulberry

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Description

Morus japonica (also called 'Japanese Mulberry', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morus japonica is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morus japonica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morus japonica is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Morus japonica

Morus japonica is native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21300826: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.
Urbain Audibert (1789-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Audib.' in the authors string.