Preferred Label : Morinda citrifolia;
NCIt synonyms : Awl Tree; Indian Mulberry; Noni; Great Morinda; Morinda citrifolia Plant;
NCIt related terms : MORINDA CITRIFOLIA WHOLE;
NCIt definition : A shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae. Morinda citrifolia is native to Southeast
Asia but has been extensively spread by man throughout India and into the Pacific
islands as far as the French Polynesian Islands. It grows in shady forests as well
as on open rocky or sandy shores. It is tolerant of saline soils, drought conditions,
and secondary soils. It therefore found in a wide variety of habitats: volcanic terrains,
lava-strewn coasts, and clearings or limestone outcrops. It can grow up to 9 m tall,
and has large, simple, dark green, shiny and deeply veined leaves. The plant flowers
and fruits all year round. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is a multiple
fruit that has a pungent odor when ripening, and is hence also known as cheese fruit
or even vomit fruit. It is oval and reaches 4-7 cm in size.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A tropical shrub. An extract from the fruit is being studied as a treatment
for cancer, and extracts from the fruit, leaves, or roots have been used in some cultures
to treat other diseases.;
UNII : 241SVD3S13;
Taxon ID : 43522;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000321380; CDR0000321381;
Origin ID : C60662;
UMLS CUI : C4082843;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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