A list of vernacular names for Morinda citrifolia, the country of origin, and literature reference

Table prepared by Scot C. Nelson, after Morton (1992). Additional names reported by Francis (2002), but geographic location not reported: Pomme de singe, Mouse’s pineapple, Yellow root, Jumbie breadfruit, Feyukke friudem rhubarbe caraibe

Literature Cited for Morinda citrifolia names

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McClatchey, Will. 2002. Integrative Cancer Therapies. From Polynesian Healers to Health Food Stores: Changing Perspectives of Morinda citrifolia (Rubiaceae). 1(2); 2002 pp. 110-120.

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