Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiantha
ID:
246669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 313 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246001

Common Names

  • Leianth Morinda
  • Leianth Indian Mulberry
  • Leianth Cheesefruit

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Description

Morinda leiantha (also called Leiantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific, and is found in moist and dry forests, as well as in coastal areas. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate, and its flowers are white or pink in color.

Uses & Benefits

Morinda leiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morinda leiantha is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morinda leiantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight until the plants are established.

Where to Find Morinda leiantha

Morinda leiantha is native to India and can be found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats.

Morinda leiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda leiantha?

Morinda leiantha

What is the common name of Morinda leiantha?

Leiantha Indian Mulberry

What is the natural habitat of Morinda leiantha?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand

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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