Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1411711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 137. 1825 [20 Aug 1825]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424176

Common Names

  • Murraya longifolia
  • Murraya Longifolia
  • Murraya Longifolia Tree

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Description

Murraya longifolia (also called long-leaved murraya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Murraya longifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murraya longifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murraya longifolia is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Murraya longifolia

Murraya longifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and dry forests, and in disturbed habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Murraya longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murraya longifolia?

Murraya longifolia

What is the family of Murraya longifolia?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Murraya longifolia?

Long-leaved Curry Tree

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 Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774436-1: Based on the initial data import