Morinda coreia is a species of genus Morinda in Rubiaceae family known by the common names Wild Indian Mulberry and Wild Morinda. It is native to Sri Lanka and India. It is important rare herbal plant reaching maximum heights near 10 meters and found in dry zone in Sri Lanka
Common Classification | |
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Common Names | Wild Indian Mulberry, Wild Morinda, Noni |
Scientific Name | Morinda coreia |
Sinhala Name | Wal Ahu |
Scientific Classification | |
Family | Rubiaceae |
Genus | Morinda. |
Species | M. coreia |
Synonym | Morinda tinctoria, Morinda exserta |
Ecology | |
Category | Herb |
Growth Habit | Tree |
Duration | Perennial |
Origin | Indigenous |
Status | Natural |
Property | |
Culinary / Edible | No |
Use as Herb | Yes |
Other Use | n/a |
Poisoned / Toxin | No |
Identification | |