genus

Morinda

Field notes

Morinda is a genus of flowering plants in the madder family, Rubiaceae. The generic name is derived from the Latin words morus 'mulberry', referring to the appearance of the fruits, and indica, meaning 'of India'.

Children

Noni introduced
Redgal native
Indian Mulberry
Morinda pacifica
Morinda longiflora

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree Vine

From USDA PLANTS.

Top native Morinda All

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

Redgal Morinda royoc flowers 15