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Gentians, Dogbanes, and Madders of Zihuatanejo

ORDER GENTIANALES

Noni

Morinda citrifolia

Flowers by Colour

-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Gentians, Dogbanes, Madders, and Allies (Order Gentianales)

-Madder Family (Family Rubiaceae)

-Subfamily Rubioideae

-Tribe Morindeae

-Genus Morinda

-Noni (Morinda citrifolia)


Noni cultivation has spread extensively to regions such as Mexico, Central and South America, and in recent years its economic value has grown significantly worldwide due to assertions of its health benefits. It is sold mainly as juice, but the fruit is also often marketed in its fresh, unprocessed form in both formal and informal markets.

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