Indian Mulberry, Noni Morinda citrifolia

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Botanical Name:

Morinda citrifolia

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Morinda

Species:

citrifolia

Common Name:

Indian Mulberry, Noni

Seeds Per Pound:

20,267

Quantity:

1.4 lb

Germination:

53%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

20-30 feet

Collection Locale:

China

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 1.4 lb

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Morinda citrifolia

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$6.95

1 oz (~ 1267 seeds)

$36.00

1 lb (~ 20267 seeds)

$360.00

Characteristics

Dye Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Carefully cut the pointy end of the seed. Soak in water for 1-2 days.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Needs hot temperature to germinate. 85 degrees F recommended. Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

In a Nutshell:

* Morinda citrifolia is a tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Its native range extends through Southeast Asia and Australasia, and the species is now cultivated throughout the tropics and widely naturalised. more...

* English common names include great morinda, Indian mulberry, noni, beach mulberry, and cheese fruit. more...

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M. citrifolia grows in shady forests, as well as on open rocky or sandy shores. It reaches maturity in about 18 months, then yields between 4 and 8 kg (8.8 and 17.6 lb) of fruit every month throughout the year. It is tolerant of saline soils, drought conditions, and secondary soils. It is therefore found in a wide variety of habitats: volcanic terrains, lava-strewn coasts, and clearings or limestone outcrops, as well as in coralline atolls. more...

* It can grow up to 9 m (30 ft) tall, and has large, simple, dark green, shiny and deeply veined leaves. more...

* The plant bears flowers and fruits all year round. The fruit is a multiple fruit that has a pungent odour when ripening, and is hence also known as cheese fruit or even vomit fruit. It is oval in shape and reaches 10–18 centimetres (3.9–7.1 in) size. At first green, the fruit turns yellow then almost white as it ripens. It contains many seeds. It is sometimes called starvation fruit. Despite its strong smell and bitter taste, the fruit is nevertheless eaten as a famine food and, in some Pacific islands, even a staple food, either raw or cooked. Southeast Asians and Australian Aborigines consume the fruit raw with salt or cook it with curry. The seeds are edible when roasted. more...

* Morinda bark produces a brownish-purplish dye that may be used for making batik. In Hawaii, yellowish dye is extracted from its roots to dye cloth. more...

* There have been recent applications for the use of M. citrifolia seed oil which contains linoleic acid, possibly useful when applied topically to skin, e.g., for anti-inflammation, acne reduction, or moisture retention. more...

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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