Morinda fasciculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 123 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245969
Common Names
- Clustered Morinda
- Clustered Indian Mulberry
- Clustered Cheesefruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Morinda fasciculata (also called Pink Indian Mulberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Morinda fasciculata 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 fasciculata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Morinda fasciculata 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 fasciculata
Morinda fasciculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Morinda fasciculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda fasciculata?
Morinda fasciculata
What is the common name of Morinda fasciculata?
Fasciculata
What is the natural habitat of Morinda fasciculata?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129817: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.