Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
246719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 13: 535 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246051

Common Names

  • Morinda persicifolia
  • Peach-leaved Morinda
  • Peach-leaved Mulberry

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Synonyms

  • Morinda lanceolata Wall. [invalid]
  • Morinda longifolia Craib [valid]
  • Morinda pandurifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Morinda talmyi Pierre ex Pit. [unknown]
  • Morinda pandurifolia tenuifolia Craib [valid]
  • Morinda persicifolia scabra Kurz [valid]
  • Morinda persicifolia sublinearis Kuntze [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morinda persicifolia 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 persicifolia 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 persicifolia

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

Morinda persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda persicifolia?

Morinda persicifolia

What is the common name of Morinda persicifolia?

Peach-leaved morinda

What is the natural habitat of Morinda persicifolia?

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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