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Aachu

Local Name	:	Aachu
Botanical Name	:	Morinda citrifolia L.
Common Name	:	Indian mulberry
Family	:	Rubiaceae
Distribution	:	It is found in tropical regions, including Southeast Asia, Polynesia, and the Caribbean. In India, including Odisha it is distributed widely.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small evergreen tree with large, glossy leaves and small white flowers. Its distinctive, lumpy fruit has a pungent odor and turns yellow when ripe.

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Descriptions

It is an evergreen tree. The plant has large, glossy, and elliptical to oblong leaves with prominent veins. Its flowers are small, white, and tubular, growing in clusters. The fruit is a distinctive, lumpy, greenish-yellow drupe that turns translucent when ripe, often with a strong, pungent odor. The fruit's surface is marked by polygonal pits containing seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - August

Use(s)

It is used traditionally to treat inflammation, infections, and digestive issues, and is believed to boost immunity.