Morus mongolica
Morus mongolica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Morus mongolica, scientifically known as Morus mongolica, is a resilient deciduous shrub or small tree native to East Asian landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal versatility, this species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional practices where its leaves, bark, and roots are utilized to treat various ailments.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Morus Mongolica Var. Rotundifolia · Morus Alba Var. Mongolica · 8 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Morus mongolicaSynonyms
- Morus mongolica var. rotundifolia
- Morus alba var. mongolica
- Morus mongolica var. pubescens
- Morus mongolica var. diabolica
- Morus mongolica var. hopeiensis
- Morus mongolica var. vestita
- Morus mongolica var. barkamensis
- Morus barkamensis
- Morus deqinensis
- Morus mongolica var. longicaudata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution throughout various regions of China. It can be found growing across the expansive landscapes of China North-Central and China South-Central. The species also inhabits the northern reaches of the country, specifically within Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, its presence extends into the more temperate climates of China Southeast. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological range that Morus mongolica occupies within the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Morus mongolica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, Flavonoids, SE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CA | BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SE | BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |