Morinda tomentosa

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 8 m tall. The trunk is short and twisted. The bark is brown and cracked. The leaves are 10-21 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flowers are 2 cm long and white. The fruit are fused into a knobbly mass. It is 2-3 cm across. It is green and turns white.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Timor-Leste

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Aal

Synonyms

Morinda tinctoria var. tomentosa Hook.f.;