Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysorhiza
ID:
246606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thonn.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 450 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245938

Common Names

  • Morinda chrysorhiza
  • Chrysorhiza Morinda
  • Chrysorhiza

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Synonyms

  • Morinda batesii Wernham [valid]
  • Morinda geminata DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria chrysorhiza Thonn. [valid]

Description

Morinda chrysorhiza (also called Golden Root Mulberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Morinda chrysorhiza 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 chrysorhiza 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Morinda chrysorhiza 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 chrysorhiza

Morinda chrysorhiza is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Morinda chrysorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda chrysorhiza?

Morinda chrysorhiza

What is the common name of Morinda chrysorhiza?

Golden-root Mulberry

Where is Morinda chrysorhiza native to?

Tropical Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129786: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.