Murraya paniculata

Murraya paiculata is a potentially confusing plant with varying names for various reasons. Murraya exotica and it may be thought of as a bred horticultural variant in order to attain certain traits. As far as I can tell, for now all the plants are the same species except two. Those plants have such small leaves and the shapes are not the same as what I get from hunters here in the Philippines

Some claim the exotica has more rounded and smaller leaves that are preferred in bonsai. Outside of those differences I have not read much more to convince me what they are.

Murraya paniculata

  • Core Identification & Taxonomy
    • Scientific Name: Murraya paniculata (Murraya exotica?)
    • Common Name: Orange jasmine, China box, Kambilog, Kamuning, Kamuning Bilog
    • Family: Rutaceae
    • Varietals:
    • Habitat/Range: South and Southeast Asia and Australia
  • Morphology & Characteristics
    • Growth Habit: Tree wit a height of 7m
    • Leaves: up to 7 pinate leaves glossy green
    • Flowers: Fragrant and white
    • Fruit/Seed: Oval orange-red berry
    • Stem/Bark: Smooth barkgreyish ito white
    • Growth: Moderate
  • Bonsai Notes
    • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
    • Water Use: moderate water, more in summer.
    • Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
    • Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
  • Styling and Maintenance
    • Pruning: Regular pruning is essential.
    • Defoliation: Pinching back to 2 leaves once 6-7 have grown
    • Wiring: Wire the branches year-round, but monitor the wires closely as it may scar if the wire “bites” in during periods of fast growth.

Gallery images

Firstly, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, send us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.

Picture #3 below was sold as Murraya. When compared to the Kambilog or Orange Jasmine there really is NO comparison. I am just not sure about this identification.