Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 66 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219655
Common Names
- Morus liboensis
- Libo Morus
- Liboensis Morus
Description
Morus liboensis (also called the Libo Mulberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Moraceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical and temperate forests. It is a tree with yellow-green flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Morus liboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Morus liboensis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morus liboensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.
Where to Find Morus liboensis
Morus liboensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan.
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,