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Morinda

Morinda · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Morinda, scientifically known as Morinda, is a versatile genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly through the famous Noni fruit, it offers diverse therapeutic properties. Used for centuries to support immunity and skin health, this resilient plant remains a cornerstone of herbal wellness.

Family
Rubiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sarcopygme · Belicea · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Morinda

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Rojoc
  • Guttenbergia
  • Sphaerophora
  • Belicea
  • Stigmanthus
  • Imantina
  • Pogonanthus
  • Bellynkxia

German:

  • Noni-Bäume

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Morinda.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Morinda

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal areas of Gambia. The species is also documented in Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the distribution includes the territory of Guinea.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Senegal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Morinda has 1 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Morinda
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Chemosphere
  2. Pharmacological research

Chemicals

Morinda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FENITROTHION.

Chemicals reported in Morinda
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
FENITROTHION 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

FENITROTHION

  1. Chemosphere

Preparations

Morinda has 6 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include H₂O residue, licorice-processed morinda, morinda EtOAc extract, morinda n-BuOH extract, salt-steamed morinda.

Preparations reported for Morinda
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
H₂o residue 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Licorice-processed morinda 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Morinda etoac extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Morinda n-buoh extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salt-steamed morinda 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Total polysaccharides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

H₂o residue

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Licorice-processed morinda

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Morinda etoac extract

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Morinda n-buoh extract

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Salt-steamed morinda

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Total polysaccharides

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials