Nho sbat
Morinda persicifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 11 m tall. The branches are angular. The leaves are opposite. They are pale green underneath. They are oblong to sword shaped and 6-18 cm long by 2-12 cm wide. The flowers occur singly opposite the leaves. They are white. The fruit are cone shaped or oblong and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

There are about 80 Morinda species. They grow in the tropics.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in wet or flooded places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten only during times of food shortage.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nibase-gale

Synonyms

Morinda persicaefolia Ham.;