Murraya paniculata L. Jack
Vernacular name: Kamini
Species Name: Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack
Family: Rutaceae
Habit: Evergreen small tree.
Stem: Multi-trunked.
Leaf: Imparipinnate; leaflets 3–7, alternate, ovate-elliptic, acute, glabrous, oblique, and shining.
Flowering: June–October.
Flowers: Axillary corymb inflorescence; bisexual, white, and very fragrant; sepals small and glandular.
Fruit: Berry, red when ripe.
Uses:
- It is cultivated in gardens mainly because of its sweet-smelling flowers.
- Its slow growth makes it a good bonsai cultivation.
- Traditionally plant is used to alleviate headaches, muscle aches and inflammation.
- Plant has antioxidant, antifungal and antimicrobial properties as it has bioactive compounds like flavonoids.
