Morus celtidifolia
Morus celtidifolia, commonly known as the climbing mulberry, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions. Its leaves and bark offer significant antioxidant benefits, supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Morus celtidifolia
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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.
| 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, known scientifically as Morus celtidifolia, is recognized by various local names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is referred to as توت ميسي الورق, while in the Nahuatl language, it bears the traditional name Āmacapolcuahtli.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | توت ميسي الورق | Wikidata |
| nah | Āmacapolcuahuitl | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Morus celtidifolia, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. Each individual leaf serves as a concentrated source of bioactive compounds, which are often harvested and processed for their therapeutic properties. Whether used in decoctions or topical applications, the leaves of this species are the most significant part studied for their potential health benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Morus celtidifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Morus celtidifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter cloacae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |