Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
246714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 136 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246046

Common Names

  • Morinda panamensis
  • Panamanian Morinda
  • Panamanian Mulberry

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Synonyms

  • Morinda asperula Standl. [valid]
  • Belicea hoffimannioides Lundell [valid]

Description

Morinda panamensis (also called Indian Mulberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually 2-4 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morinda panamensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morinda panamensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morinda panamensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Morinda panamensis

Morinda panamensis is native to Central America.

Morinda panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda panamensis?

Morinda panamensis

What is the family of Morinda panamensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Morinda panamensis?

Panamanian morinda

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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