Murraya paiculata is a potentially confusing plant with varying names for various reasons. One plant name has been considered a variant is 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.
Some circles claim the exotica has more rounded leaved and smaller ones that are preferred in bonsai. Outside of those differences I have not read much more to convince my they are distinct plant species.
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: Branches can be wired year-round, but monitor the wire closely may scar if the wire “bites” in during periods of fast growth.
Gallery images
First, 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, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
