Himalayan Mulberry
Morus macroura Miq.
Morus macroura is a species in the genus Morus, belonging to the Moraceae family. Commonly known as Himalayan Mulberry, it is found in regions including Tibet, the Himalayas, Indonesia, and Indochina. The tree has a spreading, weeping canopy and produces ripe fruit that is white, pink, or red, with a sweet flavor.
Description
Morus macroura, also referred to as the Himalayan Mulberry, is a medium-sized tree native to Tibet, the Himalayas, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its weeping growth habit and spreading canopy. The species is part of the Moraceae family and was first described in 1851. Its fruit, when ripe, varies in color from white to pink or red and is noted for its sweet, honey-like taste. The tree is distributed across several regions including the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, and Tibet.
Other common names
Himalayan MulberryKing White MulberryLong MulberryPakistan MulberryTibetan Mulberry
Distribution
Global · Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · India · Jawa · Laos · Myanmar · Nepal · Sumatera · Thailand · Tibet · Vietnam · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Morus laevigataMorus wittiorum var. mawuMorus alba var. laevigataMorus wallichiana
