Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
246718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 63: 322 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246050

Common Names

  • Morinda pedunculata
  • Pedunculate Morinda
  • Pedunculate Mulberry

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Description

Morinda pedunculata (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 India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morinda pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata

Morinda pedunculata is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Morinda pedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda pedunculata?

Morinda pedunculata

What is the common name of Morinda pedunculata?

Stalked morinda

What is the natural habitat of Morinda pedunculata?

Tropical forests and scrubland

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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