Morinda elliptica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Morinda citrifolia var. elliptica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further categorized under the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Morinda.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is documented in both Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, the species extends into the Malesia zone, specifically found in Malaya. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the humid, subtropical climates typical of these areas. Consequently, its natural habitat is primarily defined by these interconnected Southeast Asian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Morinda elliptica is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and perennial structure. As a woody plant, it develops significant lignified tissue, contributing to a sturdy physical framework. In terms of stature, the species can reach a maximum plant height of approximately 16 m, allowing it to occupy significant vertical space within its ecological niche.

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

16 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Morinda elliptica has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Root

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Morinda elliptica has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Nordamnacanthal, Tannin, apigenin.

Coumarins

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Flavonoids

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Nordamnacanthal

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

apigenin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

damnacanthal

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

luteolin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

naringenin

1. Malaysian journal of nutrition

Activities

Morinda elliptica has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Malaysian journal of nutrition

Cytotoxic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Morinda elliptica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gout.

Gout

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Morinda elliptica has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine