Morinda carnosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Venturina, E.E.L.Suarez & Alejandro
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Common Names
- Morinda Carnosa
- Carnosa Morinda
- Morinda with Fleshly Leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Morinda carnosa (also called 'Carnose Morinda', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 m and is characterized by its large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Morinda carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Morinda carnosa is white to pale pink in color, with a long corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Morinda carnosa is a tropical shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Morinda carnosa
Morinda carnosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Morinda carnosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda carnosa?
Morinda carnosa
What are the common names of Morinda carnosa?
Common names include Indian mulberry, Indian mulberry tree, and Indian mulberry bush.
What is the natural habitat of Morinda carnosa?
Morinda carnosa is found in tropical dry and moist forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,