Murraya paniculata
Orange jasmine
Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jasmine, is a fragrant evergreen shrub prized for its delicate, white star-shaped flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to treat various ailments and promote overall wellness in herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Murraya paniculata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Murraya, specifically as the species Murraya paniculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Murraya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Murraya paniculata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is commonly called 九里香, whereas in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), it is known as 月橘. This same name, 月橘, is also the standard designation in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and Singapore (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 月橘 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 月橘 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 月橘 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 九里香 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 月橘 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 千里香 | Wikidata |
| jv | Kemuning | Wikidata |
| su | Kamuning | Wikidata |
| ru | Муррайя метельчатая | Wikidata |
| th | แก้ว | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple regions in Asia and Africa. In the Western Indian Ocean, its distribution includes the island nations of Comoros, Mauritius, and the Seychelles. It is also documented to grow within the territory of Réunion. Moving toward mainland Asia, the species can be found in the South-Central regions of China. These various locations highlight the broad ecological adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Murraya paniculata, offers various therapeutic potential through its diverse botanical components. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in the leaves, which are frequently utilized in traditional remedies for their bioactive compounds. Researchers often focus on the chemical composition of leaf extracts to isolate specific phytochemicals that contribute to its healing effects. Furthermore, the aerial parts of the plant, including the stems and flowers, are studied to understand the full spectrum of its pharmacological benefits, while certain chemical constituents like yuehckuhene (often associated with specific alkaloid profiles in related species) play a role in its overall biological activity.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yuehchukene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Murraya paniculata has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, 4-aminobenzoic acid, E-caryophyllene, MC13.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-aminobenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MC13 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aegeline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crotaleschenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Murraya paniculata has 7 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antianxiety, Antibacterial, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Murraya paniculata has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, analgesic, antibiotic, anxiety.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| periodontal disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |