Morinda coreia

Botanical Name – Morinda coreia

Common Name – Noni, 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