Morus indica
Indian Mulberry
Also known as: Morus acidosa Griff. +19 more
- Morus acidosa Griff.
- Morus alba var. cuspidata Bureau
- Morus alba var. indica (L.) Bureau
- Morus alba var. japonica Moretti
- Morus alba var. latifolia (Poir.) Moretti
- Morus alba var. stylosa Bureau
- Morus amamiana Nakai
- Morus australis subsp. hastifolia (F.T.Wang & Tang ex Z.Y.Cao) Z.Y.Cao
- Morus australis var. glabra Koidz.
- Morus australis var. hachijoensis (Hotta) Kitam.
- Morus australis var. hastifolia (F.T.Wang & T.Tang ex Z.Y.Cao) Z.Y.Cao
- Morus australis var. incisa C.Y.Wu
- Morus australis var. inusitata (H.Lév.) C.Y.Wu
- Morus australis var. linearipartita Z.Y.Cao
- Morus australis var. maritima (Koidz.) Kitam.
- Morus australis var. oblongifolia Z.Y.Cao
- Morus bombycis f. dissecta Nakai
- Morus bombycis Koidz.
- Morus bombycis var. caudatifolia (Koidz.) Koidz.
- Morus bombycis var. flexuosa Hotta
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Morus indica (commonly known as Indian Mulberry) is a shrub or tree within the Moraceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Ascension, Cambodia, Comoros, Cook Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Jawa, Marianas, Mauritius, Northern Provinces, Philippines, Rwanda, Réunion, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, West Himalaya, Zaïre