Murraya exotica Seeds | Orange Jasmine
LATIN NAME: Murraya exotica
COMMON NAME: Orange Jasmine
Plant Profile
Orange Jasmine (Murraya exotica) is an evergreen shrub in the citrus family (Rutaceae), native to south Asia, southeast Asia and Australia. It likes sun or part shade, and moist, well-drained soil. The ratio of effort to reward here is about as good as gardening gets.
Science & Biotechnology
Within the citrus family, Murraya exotica is of continuing interest to researchers working on plant diversity, seed biology and the selection of improved garden forms. Intensely fragrant flowers of orange jasmine give it a recognised place in research on warm-climate scented shrubs of citrus family, and exotica species appears in studies of jasmine-like oil and flush-flowering habit. The practical point for growers is that this plant has been observed in gardens for so long that its behaviour holds few surprises.
Uses & Benefits
Orange Jasmine works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. In warm garden, orange jasmine wafts sweet jasmine through warm air. White star flowers scent evenings for weeks, they draw moths and bees, and shrub makes fine hedge and potted specimen. It grows well in moist, well-drained, sunny or lightly shaded ground. Once settled, it thrives on neglect more than on fussing.
Orange jasmine perfumes whole gardens with its orange-blossom scent; the leaves appear in Southeast Asian folk medicine and the glossy shrub makes a fine hedge.
Growing from Seed
Raising Orange Jasmine from seed is straightforward. A simple routine works well: sow evenly over the surface and cover lightly in a loose, well-drained seed compost, maintain even moisture, and provide partial shade. Pot the young plants on as they grow, harden them off gradually, and plant them into their final positions when sturdy.
Our Take
Orange Jasmine earns its space through character rather than fuss. The essentials are simple: partial shade, drainage and patience while it establishes.
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