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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

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