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storehousebush
Scientific Name: Cudrania tricuspidata
Family: Moraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Storehousebush (Cudrania tricuspidata)
The Storehousebush, scientifically known as Cudrania tricuspidata, is a deciduous tree, vine, or shrub originating from China and Australia. It belongs to the Moraceae family, which also includes mulberries. Several common names are used for this plant, including Silkworm Thorn, Mandarin Melon Berry, Che, and Cudrang.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Cudrania tricuspidata can be a spiny tree or shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cudrania tricuspidata (Carrière) Bureau ex Lavallée
- Family: Moraceae
- Synonyms: Cudrania triloba, Maclura tricuspidata
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Division: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
Common Names
- Storehousebush
- Silkworm Thorn
- Mandarin Melon Berry
- Che
- Chinese Mulberry
- Cudrang
Distribution and Habitat
The Cudrania tricuspidata is native to China and Australia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub, Vine
- Leaf Type: Deciduous
- Flower Type: Dioecious
- Height: Can reach up to 20 feet (6 m)
- Lifespan: Perennial
Additional Information
- The plant is also known as Hariguwa in some contexts, possibly related to its Japanese name.
- The text notes that no known hazards are associated with the plant.
Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- PLANTS Database (USDA) - Symbol: CUTR2 (http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CUTR2)
- Jim Breen's EDICT Dictionary (http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/edict.html)