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On the taxonomy and typification of Morinda lucida Benth. (Rubiaceae)

Gopika GOPAN, V. P. THOMAS & Binoy T. THOMAS

en Adansonia 47 (3) - Pages 19-25

Published on 10 February 2025

Morinda lucida Benth. (Rubiaceae) an important medicinal plant used by natives of Africa is typified here. The specimen housed at K bearing barcode number K000379504 is designated here as lectotype of M. lucida and digital image of lectotype is presented here. A detailed description, illustration and photographs are also provided for the easy identification of species.


Keywords:

Rubiaceae, Morinda, lectotypification

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