| Binomial |
Morinda pubescens J.E. Smith
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| Family |
Rubiaceae
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| Tamil Name |
Nuna/Manjanaathi (நுணா/மஞ்சணாத்தி)
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| Habit |
Evergreen shrub or small tree
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| Bark |
Pale brown, vertically fissured and irregularly cracked.
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| Flowers |
Tubular, white, scented arranged in spherical heads.
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| Fruits |
Globose
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| Country of origin |
India
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| About the tree |
In Indian cuisine, the unripe fruit of this tree is used in cooking sambals and curries. A poultice made using the leaves can be applied to wounds and also to relieve headaches. In India, this plant is extensively cultivated for extracting Morindone dye which is sold under the trade name “Suranji”. In shades of red, chocolate or purple, Morindone can be used for dyeing of cotton, silk and wool.
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| Location on campus |
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