Murraya koenigii
Murraya koenigii
Murraya koenigii (pronounced: muh-RAY-uh koh-NEE-gee-eye), also known as the curry leaf tree, is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae and is native to India. Its leaves are used in many dishes in the Indian subcontinent.
Etymology
The genus name 'Murraya' honors the 18th century Swedish naturalist, Dr. Johann Murray. 'Koenigii' is in honor of Johann Gerhard Koenig, a Danish naturalist of the 18th century.
Description
The Murraya koenigii is a small tree, growing 4–6 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.
Uses
The leaves of Murraya koenigii are also used as a herb in Ayurvedic medicine. These leaves are highly valued as seasoning in southern and west-coast Indian cooking, and Sri Lankan cooking especially in curries, usually fried along with the chopped onion in the first stage of the preparation.
Related Terms
- Rutaceae: The family of flowering plants to which the Murraya koenigii belongs.
- Ayurvedic medicine: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
- Curry: A variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Murraya koenigii
- Wikipedia's article - Murraya koenigii
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