Illustration of Murraya koenigii by W. Roxburgh (1798). [Public Domain]

Genus: Murraya


Common Names: various


Description coming soon.


Distribution: tropical and subtropical Asia and Australia

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Murraya koenigii


Common name(s): curry leaf, curry leaf tree


Description: a subtropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent and SE Asia. Leaves have a pungent, nutty flavor and are popular in various cuisines. Can grow to 20 ft. in the ground but will be dwarfed by container culture when grown as a house plant (which is necessary in Oregon). Mostly evergreen as a houseplant but can drop leaves if shocked by drastic temperature changes.


Height: to 5 ft. (indoors) Spread: to 3 ft.


Position: indoors- bright, direct light.


Uses: medicine, culinary- to temper oils in South Asian cuisine, etc.


Distribution: South and SE Asia