Morus acidosa
Morus acidosa, commonly known as the Sour Mulberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, offering a natural resource for holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Morus acidosa
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Rosales and placed in the family Moraeaecae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Morus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Morus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Morus acidosa, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic landscape. In English, it is commonly referred to as the sour mulberry, while in Chinese, it is known as sān zhú. Within its native habitats, it is also identified by the local names such as gāoxìngmǔ in Mandarin or simply as a species of mulberry in broader contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented within the country of Spain. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Moving into Central Asia, it can be found growing in Uzbekistan. Finally, its range includes the South-Central regions of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Morus acidosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its leaves. These leaves are often harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions, leveraging their specific phytochemical properties to treat various ailments. Because the leaves contain the plant's active medicinal compounds, they serve as the most significant component for therapeutic use in herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Morus acidosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |