Texas Mulberry

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Texas Mulberry
• Mexican Mulberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Morus crataegifolia
• Morus corylifolia
• Morus betulifolia
• Morus pandurata
• Morus goldmanii
• Morus mollis
• Morus microphilyra
• Morus mexicana
• Morus vernonii
• Morus canina
• Morus arbuscula
• Morus albida

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized into the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Morus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations throughout the country of Mexico. It is widely distributed across the central regions of Mexico. Furthermore, its presence is noted in the northeast and gulf areas of the nation. The species also extends into the northwestern territories of the country. Finally, its geographical reach includes the southwestern parts of Mexico.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Morus celtidifolia is characterized by a woody structure that manifests in various growth forms, ranging from a shrub to a tree. It is a terrestrial species that grows independently, functioning as a non-parasitic organism. In its larger developmental stages, the plant can reach a mean height of approximately 7.92 meters. While it possesses characteristics that can align with self-supporting climbing habits, its primary physical identity is defined by its robust, woody constitution and its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

7.92 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Morus celtidifolia is characterized by a diverse range of dispersal mechanisms that ensure the spread of its progeny across various environments. The species exhibits a multifaceted dispersal syndrome, primarily functioning through zoochory, where animals facilitate the movement of seeds. However, its reproductive strategy is not limited to a single method, as it also incorporates anemochory, allowing wind to assist in seed distribution, and hydrochory, utilizing water currents for dispersal. Additionally, the plant utilizes autochory for self-dispersal and can be categorized as having an unspecialized dispersal pattern, which enhances its ability to colonize different ecological niches through multiple vectors.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Morus celtidifolia 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.

Leaf

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Morus celtidifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Antibacterial

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antioxidant

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Conditions

Morus celtidifolia has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli.

Bacillus subtilis

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Enterobacter aerogenes

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Enterobacter cloacae

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Enterococcus faecalis

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Escherichia coli

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Preparations

Morus celtidifolia has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexanic extract, methanolic extract, non- polar extract.

Hexanic extract

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Methanolic extract

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Non- polar extract

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences