Morinda lucida
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is light coloured and cracked. The leaves are shiny, and dark green on the upper surface and wavy. They are oval and taper to both ends. They are dull green underneath. The flowers are fused at the base.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland. It grows in areas exposed to sunlight.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Benin, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots - chew sticks, medicine
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. They can also be grown from cuttings.
In Central African Republic fruit have been observed in August.
Its other names
Local names
Masiki, Nsiki, Nxiki