Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 135 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246056
Common Names
- Morinda piperiformis
- Pipe-shaped Morinda
- Pipe-shaped Mulberry
Description
Morinda piperiformis (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 piperiformis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Morinda piperiformis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morinda piperiformis 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 piperiformis
Morinda piperiformis is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Morinda piperiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda piperiformis?
Morinda piperiformis
What is the common name of Morinda piperiformis?
Pipe-shaped morinda
What is the natural habitat of Morinda piperiformis?
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,