Morus notabilis
Morus notabilis, commonly known as the White Mulberry, is a versatile deciduous tree cherished for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Native to East Asia, its leaves, bark, and fruits are rich in bioactive compounds, traditionally used to support metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and provide essential antioxidants to the body.
- Scientific name: Morus notabilis
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, placing it in the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Morus, specifically the species Morus notaibilis.
| 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, Morus notabilis, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 川桑, a designation used across multiple written forms including zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans. Additionally, in Arabic, it is commonly called توت بارز.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 川桑 | Wikidata |
| ar | توت بارز | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 川桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 川桑 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Morus notabilis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of South-Central China. Within this particular area, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the landscape. Because its habitat is so focused, it is considered a characteristic species of that specific territory. Consequently, researchers studying its natural occurrence focus their efforts mainly on these South-Central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Morus notabilis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,2',4'-tetrahydroxychalcone, flavonoids, isoliquiritigenin, lignin, naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4,2',4'-tetrahydroxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxyresveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steppogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |