Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coreia
ID:
246620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 13: 537 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245952

Common Names

  • Corean Morinda
  • Coreia Morinda
  • Corean Morinda

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Synonyms

  • Morinda coreia tomentosa (Hook.f.) R.R.Fernandez [valid]
  • Morinda exserta Roxb. [valid]
  • Morinda pubescens Sm. [valid]
  • Morinda tinctoria Roxb. [valid]
  • Morinda tinctoria tomentosa Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Morinda coreia (also called Corean 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 coreia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morinda coreia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morinda coreia 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 coreia

Morinda coreia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Morinda coreia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda coreia?

Morinda coreia

What is the common name of Morinda coreia?

Coreia

What is the natural habitat of Morinda coreia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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