Morinda root (morinda citrifolia) is also commonly known as noni. morinda is a member of the rubiaceae family. \n\nit can be found in malaysia and australia although it is making its way to parts of asia, china and india. the applicable parts of morinda are the fruits, leaves, flowers, stems, bark, and roots. morinda contains potassium, vitamin c, beta-sitosterol, carotene, vitamin a, flavone glycosides, linoleic acid, capric acid, ursolic acid, rutin, and other constituents. morinda has a pungent, sweet taste. morinda had two main functions.