Karipata or Curry tree, Murraya koenigii

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Karipata or Curry tree  (Murraya koenigii, family: Rutaceae) is a shrub-like small tree with canopy. Bark is grey. The strong odorous tree can be seen to be 10-15 feet high. It is found everywhere in the Indian subcontinent.

Other names : Curry pata, Choto Kamini, Mitha Neem, Shurovi Neem, Borshunga.


Toothed and alternate leaves are compound. Leaflets 11-25 in one foot long rachis, ovate-lanceolate, 2.5-4 cm long. Flowers are white, scented, clustered on terminal cyme; Petal 5, stamens 5.


Aromatic  oil is made from its leaves. It is stimulant, energizing. Flower and root are used in blood dysentery, nausea and fever. It is originated in India and Myanmar. Wood is used to make agricultural equipments.


Fruit is oval. Immature one is green, ripe one purplish black.


It is a beautiful leafy tree. Strongly scented leaves are cooked with fish to give a flavour to curry. In Bangladesh the woody tree is usually planted in gardens. If regular pruning it can be quite lovely. 

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  1. UnknownJune 24, 2020 at 1:57 AM

    Hello ,Mr.Ali can you please tell me location of this tree?. I need a 3-4 year old tree and a mature tree ! Coz ,I need to know the chamical component of both aged trees.. u r going to help me..

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    1. UnknownJuly 13, 2020 at 7:08 AM

      May u please help me? I'm PCOS patient.and I know 😊 that u r. Working. For. This problem..

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    2. Mohammad AliJuly 16, 2020 at 7:23 AM

      I snaped these from Ramna Park & Eskaton Road.

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    May be in park!!!

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    1. Mohammad AliJuly 16, 2020 at 7:22 AM

      Yes, I snaped these from Ramna Park & Eskaton Road.

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  3. DwayneMay 9, 2021 at 5:11 AM

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  4. UnknownOctober 6, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    I want to buy it

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  5. AnonymousAugust 8, 2023 at 11:15 PM

    ramna park r kon pase pabo?

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