MORINDA, MENGKUDU BESAR

Morinda is famous for its dyes in the roots. In India, it is grows as a crop for the dyeing industry; and in Indonesia it is used as a dye in the Batik industry. Morinda is a small tree or shrub originated from Moluccas. It can grow to a height of 7 meter. It fruits all the year round. The fruits are ellipsoidal in shape, pale yellowish green in color and shiny. Although attractive, they do not taste good or appetizing, hence not popular.