Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel

• Common Name: Curry Leaf Tree
• Family: Rutaceae Juss.

• Country of Origin: India, Sri Lanka
• Habitat:

• Description: It is a small tree, growing 4–6 m (13–20 feet) tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. They are highly aromatic. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The small black shiny berries are edible, but their seeds are poisonous.¹

• Culture: Prefers slightly acidic soil and partial sun. Grow in well drained media, let dry lightly between watering.

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 201200029
• Source: Marc Hachadorian - NYBG
• Accession Date: 05-25-2012
• Bench: 1118 - AFR:Eastern Cape E
• Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-22-2013

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: eurosid II
• Order: Sapindales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Rutaceae
• SubFamily: Aurantioideae
• Tribe: Clauseneae
• SubTribe: Clauseninae

References:

1. Wikipedia

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