Madhukamini, also known as Murraya paniculata or Orange Jessamine, is a tropical, evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its fragrant, white flowers and glossy, green foliage, often used as an ornamental plant or hedge.
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Botanical Characteristics:
Scientific Name: Murraya paniculata.
Common Names: Orange Jessamine, Mock Orange, Chinese Box, Satinwood.
Growth Habit: A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, typically reaching 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) in height.
Leaves: Glossy, dark green, pinnate leaves with multiple leaflets (5-11 per leaf) that are oval to lanceolate in shape.
Flowers: Small, white, star-shaped blossoms that are highly fragrant, resembling jasmine flowers.
Fruit: After flowering, it produces small, round, orange to red berries that are not typically edible for humans.
Fragrance: The plant emits a delightful citrus-like scent, especially when the flowers bloom or when the leaves are crushed.
Cultivation and Uses:
Ornamental Plant: Widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its beauty and fragrance.
Hedges: Suitable for creating hedges due to its dense, fast-growing foliage and ability to tolerate pruning.
Landscape Use: Used in gardens, borders, or container gardens.
Hardiness: Thrives in warm climates and well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types.
Maintenance: Relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and fertilization.
Pollination: The fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
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