Gynochthodes umbellata (L.) Razafim. & B. Bremer

Etymology	Genus	Gyno="female", chthodes="close to the ground", reference to plant unknown
	Species	In an umbel, referring to the type of inflorescence structure
Family		Rubiaceae
Synonyms		Morinda umbellata L., Guttenbergia umbellata (L.) Zoll. & Moritzi, Morin
Common Names		Common Indian Mulberry, Akar Ketang, Akar Perut Ayam
Status		Native: Least Concern
Form		Woody Climber
Native Distribution		China , Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Indochina, Australia

Diagnostics

A common woody climber found in coastal areas and inland forests, Gynochthodes umbellata has linear and hairless leaves, with margins that are unevenly wavy. The mid-vein may sometimes be reddish. The tiny white flowers are arranged in an umbel, while the ripe fruits are orange.

Interesting Facts

Recent molecular studies have resulted in the change of its genus from Morinda to Gynochthodes (Razafimandimbison & Bremer, 2011).

References

Razafimandimbison SG & Bremer B (2011) Nomenclatural changes and taxonomic notes in the tribe Morindeae (Rubiaceae). Adansonia, 33(2): 283-309.