How to Identify Moraceae

Moraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 119 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Moraceae Species

How to identify Ficus polita Vahl

Ficus polita Vahl

Ficus polita Vahl

Ficus polita Vahl is a fig tree that grows across much of Africa and Madagascar,…

How to identify Ficus rubiginosa Desf. ex Vent.

Ficus rubiginosa Desf. ex Vent.

Ficus rubiginosa Desf. ex Vent.

Ficus rubiginosa is a fig species native to eastern Australia, grown ornamentall…

How to identify Ficus trigonata L.

Ficus trigonata L.

Ficus trigonata L.

Ficus trigonata L. is a tree species in the Moraceae family native to North and …

How to identify Ficus macrophylla Pers.

Ficus macrophylla Pers.

Ficus macrophylla Pers.

Ficus macrophylla, the Moreton Bay fig, is a large evergreen fig tree native to …

How to identify Ficus petiolaris Kunth

Ficus petiolaris Kunth

Ficus petiolaris Kunth

Ficus petiolaris Kunth is a Mexican tree grown as a houseplant, with a history o…

How to identify Ficus deltoidea Jack

Ficus deltoidea Jack

Ficus deltoidea Jack

Ficus deltoidea Jack is an evergreen fig grown as an ornamental and used in trad…

How to identify Morus alba L.

Morus alba L.

Morus alba L.

Morus alba L. (white mulberry) is a widely cultivated tree native to China and I…

⚠️ Poisonous
How to identify Ficus fraseri Miq.

Ficus fraseri Miq.

Ficus fraseri Miq.

Ficus fraseri Miq., a shrub or tree fig native to Australia, New Caledonia and V…

How to identify Ficus maclellandii King

Ficus maclellandii King

Ficus maclellandii King

Ficus maclellandii is an evergreen fig species native to Asia, commonly grown as…

How to identify Streblus asper Lour.

Streblus asper Lour.

Streblus asper Lour.

Streblus asper Lour. is a plant species defined by its characteristic leaves and…

How to identify Ficus punctata Thunb.

Ficus punctata Thunb.

Ficus punctata Thunb.

Ficus punctata Thunb. is an ornamental climbing fig species native to parts of S…

How to identify Poulsenia armata (Miq.) Standl.

Poulsenia armata (Miq.) Standl.

Poulsenia armata (Miq.) Standl.

Poulsenia is a monotypic tree genus in Moraceae, with its only species Poulsenia…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Moraceae?

Moraceae plants belong to the Rosales order in the Plantae kingdom. 0°, and distinct basal veins that branch off the midvein at an angle between 18. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Moraceae?

Moraceae is classified in the order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. rubiginosa’s smaller leaves, shorter fruit stalks, and rusty-colored leaf undersides are the easiest features to tell them apart.

⚠️ Are any Moraceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Moraceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Moraceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

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