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Morinda citrifolia is a fruit-bearing tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. It is commonly known as noni or Indian mulberry, among many other names. Native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, the species was spread across the Pacific by Polynesian sailors.
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It is now cultivated throughout the tropics and is widely naturalised. The plant contains anthraquinones, which can be harmful to human health. Although the fresh fruit is edible, its pungent odour makes it worthwhile only as a famine food.
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It is also used in traditional medicine and processed into products such as juices.
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Uses
- It is also used in traditional medicine and processed into products such as juices.
Habitat & conservation
Native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, the species was spread across the Pacific by Polynesian sailors. It is now cultivated throughout the tropics and is widely naturalised.
Conservation
Noni has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Morinda citrifolia — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Morinda citrifolia — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q234238 — Wikidata,