Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
453950

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC. ex Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 503 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453282

Common Names

  • Murraya elongata
  • Australian Orange
  • Mock Orange

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Synonyms

  • Camunium elongatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Murraya elongata (also called Murraya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Murraya elongata is a species of shrub that is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murraya elongata has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murraya elongata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Murraya elongata

Murraya elongata is native to India and Southeast Asia.

Murraya elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murraya elongata?

Murraya elongata

What type of plant is Murraya elongata?

It is a shrub

Where does Murraya elongata grow?

It grows in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774422-1: Based on the initial data import