Morus acidosa

Morus acidosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Morus acidosa, scientifically known as Morus acidosa, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Morus Alba Var. Japonica · Morus Bombycis Var. Caudatifolia · 31 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Morus acidosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Moraceae
Genus Morus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Southwestern Europe Spain
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Russian Far East Sakhalin
Central Asia Uzbekistan
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Morus acidosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Morus acidosa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Carbohydrate research

Chemicals

Morus acidosa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-(2-o-beta-d-glucopyranosyl)-d-arabinitol, 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-d-arabinitol, 2-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-1-deoxynojirimycin, CHALCOMORACIN, F-.

Chemicals reported in Morus acidosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-(2-o-beta-d-glucopyranosyl)-d-arabinitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-d-arabinitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-1-deoxynojirimycin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHALCOMORACIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
F- 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fagomine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-Methyl-1-deoxynojirimycin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nortropanoline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kuwanon J 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-(2-o-beta-d-glucopyranosyl)-d-arabinitol

  1. Carbohydrate research

1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-d-arabinitol

  1. Carbohydrate research

2-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-1-deoxynojirimycin

  1. Carbohydrate research

CHALCOMORACIN

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

F-

  1. Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes

Fagomine

  1. Carbohydrate research

N-Methyl-1-deoxynojirimycin

  1. Carbohydrate research

Nortropanoline

  1. Carbohydrate research

kuwanon J

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Activities

Morus acidosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.

Activities reported in Morus acidosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antihyperglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antihyperglycemic

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Morus acidosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform-soluble extracts.

Preparations reported for Morus acidosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Chloroform-soluble extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Chloroform-soluble extracts

  1. Journal of natural products