Morinda morindoides
(Baker) Milne-Redh.
Rubiaceae
Gaertnera morindoides Baker
Morinda confusa Hutch.
Common Name:
Flowers and developing fruits
Photograph by: Scamperdale
General Information
Morinda morindoides is an evergreen, climbing shrub[
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- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
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A highly regarded traditional remedy, the plant is often harvested from the wild for local medicinal use and is also the source of a dye.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information
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- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- HMSO; London.
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- 1916
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- Contains a range of articles on plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Tropical Africa - Senegal to Cameroon, Central African Republic and Sudan, south to Angola and DR Congo.
Habitat
Forests, often near the coast[
530- Title
- Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- HMSO; London.
- Year
- 1916
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains a range of articles on plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Climber |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The plant is considered to be a very effective remedy for fevers[
530- Title
- Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- HMSO; London.
- Year
- 1916
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains a range of articles on plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of stomach problems, and is particularly suitable for expelling worms[
530- Title
- Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- HMSO; London.
- Year
- 1916
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains a range of articles on plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Other Uses
The leaves and roots contain anthraquinone compounds used for red colouring[
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- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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