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Root Sample - Morinda citrifolia (Rubiaceae), India, 1880s Reg. No: HT 11522

Summary:: A sample of the Morinda Citrifolia (Rubiaceae) root. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Calcutta in 1887.
Description:: A sample of the Morinda Citrifolia (Rubiaceae) root, packaged in a sealed, clear plastic bag, with two older paper tags inside plastic package. The sample of root is comprised of short sections of wood.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Indian Government, 1887

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	23.0 cm (Height), 5.0 cm (Width), 14.0 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	economic botany, madder family rubiaceae, medicinal plants
Themes this item is part of:	Botanical Fortunes: T.N. Mukharji, International Exhibitions & Trade Between India & Australia, T.N. Mukharji Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	ECONOMIC BOTANY
Secondary Classification:	Medicinals & Drugs
Tertiary Classification:	medicinals
Inscriptions:	Handwritten on paper tag inside bag: "Medicinal products / 1887 T.N. Mukharji Collection / Case XXII No 6 / Root of Morinda Citrifolia / Rubiaceae / Roxb"
Collector:	T. Mukharji, India, pre 1887