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Morinda angustifolia Roxb.
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Morinda angustifolia var. scabridula, Morinda squarrosa |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Himalayas (Nepal to Bhutan), Myanmar, Thailand |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Fruit or Vegetable) (Herb or Spice) Others: Leaves, roots and fruits used as health tonic, and to treat fever and arthritis. |
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Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | General |
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| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
