Synonyms: 

Nimbo melioides Dennst.

Murraya siamensis Craib

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Native: India to Indochina.

Common Names

English – Curry Leaf Tree

Malayalam – കറിവേപ്പ്

Description:

Murraya koenigii, commonly known as curry leaf, is a small tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking to add flavor to dishes, especially in South Asian cuisine.

Habitat: Cultivated, evergreen and deciduous forests.

Distribution: E. Asia – China, Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam.

Uses: Curry leaves, are used as a flavorful seasoning in various dishes, particularly in South Asian cooking, for their distinctive taste and aroma. Also used medicinal purpose.