Morinda coreia Buch.-Ham.
Main specimen
Rubiaceae
{ Description | Leaf }
The leaves of Morinda coreia grow opposite on the stem.
The leaf is simple, bright green-coloured above and paler beneath. The leaf is coriaceous, glossy and glabrous on both sides.
The leaves have a 1-2 cm long petiole.
The leaf of Morinda coreia is 15-22 cm long and 4.5-5 cm wide. The shape of the blade is oblanceolate, the apex is acuminate, the base is attenuate and the margins are entire.
The venation of the leaf is reticulate with a prominent midrib.
Morinda coreia leaf (upper side)
Morinda coreia leaf (lower side)
Morinda coreia leaf (upper side)
Morinda coreia leaf (lower side)
Morinda coreia leaves
Morinda coreia foliage
Morinda coreia branches
Morinda coreia new leaves
Date of collection
11 Feb, 2016
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99414 N - 79.82391 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India