Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 296 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230837
Common Names
- Mongolian Mulberry
- Morus mongolica
- Morus mongolica var. mongolica
Description
Morus mongolica (also called Mongolian Mulberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Morus mongolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Morus mongolica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morus mongolica is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Morus mongolica
Morus mongolica is native to temperate regions of Asia.
Morus mongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morus mongolica?
Morus mongolica
What is the common name of Morus mongolica?
Mongolian Mulberry
Where is Morus mongolica native to?
Eastern North America
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,