Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
cheese fruit Morinda citrifolia | |
Morinda citrifolia (Branch) | |
Morinda citrifolia (Leaf) | |
Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
Plant Family : | Rubiaceae |
Plant Form : | shrub/tree |
Growth Habit : | Shrub/tree 3-10m tall, with dense foliage |
Fruiting Season : | July - December also periodic. |
Description : | Young leaves are edible, fruit is eaten to treat colds, flu or diarrhoea, juice is used to heal sores. Infusion from leaves is drunk for diarrhoea or as a liniment for flu, fever and pains. |
Distribution : | Northern Australia, in coastal vine thickets and monsoon forest. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (4) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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