Status:
valid
Authors:
Span.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 178 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453286
Common Names
- Murraya heptaphylla
- Seven-leaved Orange
- Seven-leaf Orange
Synonyms
- Camunium heptaphylla Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Murraya heptaphylla (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 heptaphylla 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 heptaphylla has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murraya heptaphylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Murraya heptaphylla
Murraya heptaphylla is native to India and Southeast Asia.
Murraya heptaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Murraya heptaphylla?
Murraya heptaphylla
What type of plant is Murraya heptaphylla?
It is a shrub
Where does Murraya heptaphylla 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,