Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Spreng.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 315 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132683
Common Names
- Murraya
- Koenigii
- Koenig's Curry Leaf
Description
Murraya koenigii (also called Curry Leaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Murraya koenigii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Murraya koenigii are white, fragrant, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murraya koenigii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It can also be grown from seed, although germination can be slow and unreliable.
Where to Find Murraya koenigii
Murraya koenigii is native to Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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,