Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koenigii
ID:
1133345

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28100029: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.