Morus trilobata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.S.Chang) Z.Y.Cao
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 265 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240248
Common Names
- Morus trilobata
- Three-lobed Mulberry
- Three-lobed White Mulberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Morus trilobata (also called Trilobed Mulberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Moraceae family. It is a deciduous tree with ovate-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Morus trilobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Morus trilobata are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Morus trilobata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Morus trilobata
Morus trilobata is native to China. It can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate climates.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50106634: Based on the initial data import
Siu Shih Chang (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Chang' in the authors string.
Zi Yu Cao (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Cao' in the authors string.