Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
246780

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp. : 147 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246112

Common Names

  • Downy Morinda
  • Downy Indian Mulberry
  • Downy Beach Mulberry

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Synonyms

  • Morinda angustifolia Roth [illegitimate]
  • Morinda chachuca Buch.-Ham. [valid]
  • Morinda coreia stenophylla (Spreng.) Chandrab. [valid]
  • Morinda pumila Craib [valid]
  • Morinda stenophylla Spreng. [valid]

Description

Morinda tomentosa (also called Woolly Noni, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in coastal areas, forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Morinda tomentosa 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 tomentosa is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morinda tomentosa is a shrub that 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 tomentosa

Morinda tomentosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Morinda tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morinda tomentosa?

Morinda tomentosa

What is the common name of Morinda tomentosa?

Woolly morinda

What is the natural habitat of Morinda tomentosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129953: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.