Murraya exotica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 563 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453291
Common Names
- Murraya exotica
- Exotic Orange
- Exotic Orange Jessamine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Murraya brevifolia Thwaites [unknown]
- Marsana buxifolia Sonn. [unknown]
- Camunium exoticum Kuntze [unknown]
- Chalcas exotica Millsp. [unknown]
Description
Murraya exotica (also called Murraya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Murraya exotica is a species of shrub that is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Murraya exotica has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Murraya exotica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Murraya exotica
Murraya exotica is native to India and Southeast Asia.
Murraya exotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Murraya exotica?
Murraya exotica
What type of plant is Murraya exotica?
It is a shrub
Where does Murraya exotica grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Murraya genus
Murraya paniculata, Murraya elongata, Murraya heptaphylla, Murraya glenieii, Murraya glabra, Murraya exotica, Murraya caloxylon, Murraya koenigii, Murraya euchrestifolia, Murraya alata, Murraya tetramera, Murraya microphylla, Murraya crenulata, Murraya kwangsiensis, Murraya paniculata, Murraya cyclopensis, Murraya lucida, Murraya longifolia,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774426-1: Based on the initial data import