Noni (Morinda citrifolia)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Morinda citrifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral soils and can grow in saline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich source of vitamin A. — The unripe fruit is used in Indian cooking in sambals and curries.; Despite the smell of putrid cheese when ripe, the fruits are eaten raw or are prepared in some way.; The ripe fruit is made into a beverage with sugar or syrup.; The ovoid fruit is 3 - 10cm long and 2 - 3cm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Evergreen, (semi-)deciduous to more or less xerophytic formations, often typically littoral vegetations. Also in pioneer and secondary vegetation after cultivation and bush fires. (Zone 10)