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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Morinda coreia |
| Family name: |
RUBIACEAE
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| English name: |
Indian Mulberry
Morinda Tree
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| Sinhala name: |
Ahu (අහු)
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| Tamil name: |
Manchavanna
Mannanunai
Mannanatti
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| Sanskrit name: |
Paphanah
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Small tree to 6(-10) m, bark palid to yellowish. Stipules3-8 mm long. Leaves elliptic, 6-12(-12) x (1.5-)3.5-6(-8) cm. Petiole up to 3.5 cm long. Inflorescence a capitulum. Flowers 5(rarely 6) merous. Corolla white, tube 10-15 mm long. Syncarp1.5-2.5 cm diam.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Gout
Cysts
Wounds
Amenorrhoea
Fevers
Dysentery
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Leaves
Bark
Fruits
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Purgative
Amapachana
Rattapitta nashaka
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