Morus macroura
Morus macroura, commonly known as the large-leaved mulberry, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to digestive issues, offering promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Morus macroura
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 as Rosales and categorized under the family Moraeceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 macroura, is recognized by various regional names across different cultures and languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 奶桑 (nǎi sāng), while in Arabic, it is called توت طويل الذيل. In Hebrew, the species is identified as תות פקיסטני, and in the Minangkabau language, it is known as Andaleh. Additionally, in Indonesian, it is commonly called Andalas (pohon).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 奶桑 | Wikidata |
| ar | توت طويل الذيل | Wikidata |
| he | תות פקיסטני | Wikidata |
| min | Andaleh | Wikidata |
| id | Andalas (pohon) | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 奶桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 奶桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 奶桑 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光叶桑 | Wikidata |
| zh | 米扬噎 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast provinces, as well as in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is specifically found in the state of Assam. Additionally, its range extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species can be discovered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Morus macroura, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The leaves are frequently utilized for their bioactive compounds, while the stem bark and the outer bark of the branches are often harvested for traditional applications. Additionally, the root bark contains specific phytochemicals essential to its therapeutic properties, and even the wood of the plant can be studied for its structural and chemical characteristics within the species.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Morus macroura has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin acetate, andalasin A, butyrospermol acetate, mulberroside C, oxyresveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| andalasin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butyrospermol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mulberroside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxyresveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Morus macroura has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Morus macroura has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |