| Etymology | Genus | After Johann Andreas Murray, a 18th century Swedish student of Linnaeus |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After panicule, the structure of the inflorescence | |
| Family | Rutaceae | |
| Synonyms | Chalcas paniculata L., Murraya exotica L. | |
| Common Names | Orange Jasmine, Orange Jessamine | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Southern & Southeast Asia, Northern Australia | |
Diagnostics:
A common cultivated hedge shrub, Murraya paniculata have dark green, glossy compound leaves, white flowers and red fruits.
Interesting Facts:
The flowers have the pleasant scent of orange blossoms, hence its common name.
Murraya paniculata grown as a hedge.
Compound leaf upper surface.
Leaflets, lower surface.
Flowers.
Stem.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2018-05-06