- Murraya
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Murraya 
Murraya paniculata Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Subfamily: Aurantioideae Tribe: Clauseneae Genus: Murraya
J.Koenig ex L.Species See text
The genus Murraya comprises 12 species in the family Rutaceae, including the Curry Tree. This genus, along with genera Clausena and Glycosmis within the same family, are a major source of carbazole alkaloids. Parts of these trees are used in folk medicine and the leaves of M. koenigii are and ingredient in curry. The genus has important horticultural uses in landscaping, as well.
- Selected species
- Murraya alata Drake
- Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel (Curry Tree, Curry Patta)
- Murraya ovatifoliolata (Engl.) Domin
- Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack (Orange Jessamine)
- Murraya stenocarpa (Drake) Swingle
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