Morus (plant) - Species

Species

The taxonomy of Morus is complex and disputed. Over 150 species names have been published, and although differing sources may cite different selections of accepted names, only 10–16 are generally cited as being accepted by the vast majority of botanical authorities. Morus classification is even further complicated by widespread hybridisation, wherein the hybrids are fertile.

The following species are generally accepted:

  • Morus alba – White Mulberry (E Asia)
  • Morus australis – Chinese Mulberry (SE Asia)
  • Morus celtidifolia (Mexico)
  • Morus insignis (S America)
  • Morus mesozygia – African Mulberry (S and C Africa)
  • Morus microphylla – Texas Mulberry (Mexico, Texas (USA))
  • Morus nigra – Black Mulberry (SW Asia)
  • Morus rubra – Red Mulberry (E N America)

The following, all from eastern and southern Asia, are additionally accepted by one or more taxonomic lists or studies; synonymy, as given by other lists or studies, is indicated in square brackets:

  • Morus atropurpurea
  • Morus bombycis
  • Morus cathayana
  • Morus indica
  • Morus japonica
  • Morus kagayamae
  • Morus laevigata
  • Morus latifolia
  • Morus liboensis
  • Morus macroura
  • Morus mongolica
  • Morus multicaulis
  • Morus notabilis
  • Morus rotundiloba
  • Morus serrata, Himalayan mulberry
  • Morus tillaefolia
  • Morus trilobata
  • Morus wittiorum

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