Morinda bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Hort. Bengal. : 15 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245922
Common Names
- Morinda bracteata
- Bracteata Morinda
- Bracteata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Morinda bracteata (also called Bracted Morinda, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, and has small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Morinda bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Morinda bracteata are white to pale yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Morinda bracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Morinda bracteata
Morinda bracteata is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Morinda bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda bracteata?
Morinda bracteata
What is the common name of Morinda bracteata?
Bracteata Indian Mulberry
What is the natural habitat of Morinda bracteata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand
Species in the Morinda genus
Morinda angolensis, Morinda angustifolia, Morinda asteroscepa, Morinda bracteata, Morinda buchii, Morinda chrysorhiza, Morinda citrifolia, Morinda coreia, Morinda corneri, Morinda deplanchei, Morinda fasciculata, Morinda hoffmannioides, Morinda hypotephra, Morinda latibractea, Morinda leiantha, Morinda longiflora, Morinda longipetiolata, Morinda longissima, Morinda lucida, Morinda moaensis, Morinda morindoides, Morinda nana, Morinda panamensis, Morinda pedunculata, Morinda persicifolia, Morinda piperiformis, Morinda royoc, Morinda rosiflora, Morinda scabrida, Morinda schultzei, Morinda sessiliflora, Morinda titanophylla, Morinda turbacensis, Morinda undulata, Morinda mefou, Morinda intermedia, Morinda mayorii, Morinda multinervis, Morinda pacifica, Morinda ramosa, Morinda elliptica, Morinda tomentosa, Morinda carnosa, Morinda talmyi,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:756345-1: Based on the initial data import