MORINDA CITRIFOLIA
Noni
FAMILY : Rubiaceae
ORIGIN : Southeast Asia
SIZE : 10' - 20'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's
FLOWER : year round, white
It has been claimed
that the juice from the fruit treats high cholesterol, depression, diabetes,
and
cancer. The juice does contain valuable antioxidants and minerals. Unfortanetly,
the fruit has a pungent smell.
You can make a smoothie with frozen pieces of other tasty fruits. You can
also make tea with the leaves. Please
talk to your doctor before eating the fruit, always a good idea!