Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] iv. 4 (1891) 138.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245961
Common Names
- Deplanche's Morinda
- Deplanche's Indian Mulberry
- Deplanche's Cheesefruit
Description
Morinda deplanchei (also called Deplanche's 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 deplanchei 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 deplanchei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morinda deplanchei is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in a container or outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or air layering. Place the cuttings in a pot with moist potting mix and keep it in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings take root.
Where to Find Morinda deplanchei
Morinda deplanchei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Morinda deplanchei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda deplanchei?
Morinda deplanchei
What is the common name of Morinda deplanchei?
Deplanchei
What is the natural habitat of Morinda deplanchei?
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,