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Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.

Common names

Curry tree

Extract from Wikipedia article

The curry tree, Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii, is a tropical and sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae (the rue family, which includes rue, citrus, and satinwood), native to Asia. The plant is also sometimes called sweet neem, though M. koenigii is in a different family to neem, Azadirachta indica, which is in the related family Meliaceae.[+]

AI-generated Description

Murraya koenigii, also known as curry leaf tree, is a tropical plant native to India and Southeast Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in gardens and urban areas. Research in Qatar has shown that Murraya koenigii has adapted well to the country's hot and dry climate, and is often used as an ornamental plant and for its culinary value. Studies have also explored its potential medicinal properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, its invasive potential and impact on native flora in Qatar have also been noted, highlighting the need for further research and management strategies.

White flowers of curry tree (Murraya koenigii) near Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2016
Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Murraya koenigii plant was observed to be thriving in the Qatari environment, as evident from its blooming white flowers. On May 2, 2016, the plant was spotted near Al Istiqlal Street in the Onaiza area of Doha, Qatar. The white flowers were a notable feature of the plant's appearance, indicating its healthy growth and adaptation to the local climate. The fact that the plant was able to bloom in early May suggests that it is tolerant of the region's warm temperatures and can thrive in the spring season. This observation highlights the potential for Murraya koenigii to be cultivated and grown in Qatar, potentially as an ornamental or culinary plant. Further observations would be necessary to fully understand the plant's growth habits and requirements in this environment. The presence of white flowers is a significant indicator of the plant's overall health.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Murraya koenigii, Wikipedia article
• Murraya koenigii from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.