Morinda elliptica
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The leaves are smaller and more narrow at the base than Morinda citrifolia.
There are about 80 Morinda species. They grow in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are sometimes added to rice.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mai-yaw, Mengkudu hutan, Mengkudu kechil, Yaw pa
Synonyms
Morinda citrifolia var. elliptica Hook.f.;