Morinda coreia

Botanical Name – Morinda coreia

Common Name – Bartondi Bartondi

Distribution

• Peninsular India

Habitat

• Moist and dry deciduous forests
  
  

Habit

•          Deciduous tree
•    Small Tree
  

Specific Properties

•          Drought tolerant tree
•    Fire resistant
  
  

Ecology  

•          Symbiotic ant- plant mutualism
•         Attracts bees

Uses

•           It is used to make the morindone dye, which is sold under the trade name “Suranji”
•        The fresh fruits of M. coreia are rich in protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral contents
•    The plant is used in the treatment of hypertension, painful menstruation, arthritis, diabetes gout, gingivitis, and depression

Propagation

•          Seeds