Orange Jasmine
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Scientific name
Murraya exotica
English Name
Orange Jasmine
Malayalam name
മരമുല്ല
Common name
Mock Orange
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : Cultivated in gardens mainly because of its sweet smelling flowers.
- Leaves : Imparipinnate, leaflets 3-7, alternate, ovate-elliptic, acute, glabrous and oblique, shining.
- Flowers : White, very fragrant,Sepals small, glandular.
- Fruit : Berry red when ripe, round or ovoid.
Uses
Astringent,diarrhea, dysentery and dropsy.
Parts used
Leaves
How to use
- Leaves are stimulant and astringent
- It is used for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and dropsy.
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It is propagated through seeds or cuttings. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting with several leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone, and plant it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the cutting in a warm, bright location.Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or diseased branches and trim back any overgrown areas. Pruning is best done in the spring or early summer.
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