Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.A.Petit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 32: 188 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246111
Common Names
- Titan-leaved Morinda
- Titan-leaved Indian Mulberry
- Titan-leaved Beach Mulberry
Description
Morinda titanophylla (also called Titan Noni, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in coastal areas, forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Morinda titanophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Morinda titanophylla is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morinda titanophylla is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Morinda titanophylla
Morinda titanophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Morinda titanophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morinda titanophylla?
Morinda titanophylla
What is the common name of Morinda titanophylla?
Titan-leaved morinda
What is the natural habitat of Morinda titanophylla?
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,