1. Different families and genera: Milan is a shrub or small tree of Meliaceae Aglaia, while Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub of Rutaceae Murraya.
2, shape is different: Milan is pinnately compound leaves, leaflets are thick papery, its inflorescence is axillary, flowers are yellow, fruit is spherical berries.It usually blooms from May to December and bears fruit from July to March of the next year.Murraya paniculata is also pinnate compound leaves, leaflets are thin leathery, inflorescences are mostly terminal, flowers are white, fruits are oval.It usually blooms from April to August and fruits from September to December.
3. Habits are different: Milan is shade-tolerant in the seedling stage, but it likes light more when it grows up. It is suitable to grow in a warm and humid environment, and is more afraid of cold. In winter, attention must be paid to keeping warm.Although Jiulixiang is not cold-resistant, it can not be placed in too hot places in winter, otherwise it will consume nutrients, affect the flowering of the second year, and do not accept direct light during the growth period.
4. Different distribution: Milan is native to Guangdong and Guangxi in China, and is very common in low-altitude mountains. It is also distributed in Fujian, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.In addition to the aforementioned provinces, it is also found in Hunan, Hainan, Taiwan and other places, and can be planted in tropical and subtropical areas.
Milan and Murraya paniculata are both plants growing in the south, and the difference in growth habits is not very big, but if they are raised by families, Murraya paniculata is still recommended.Milan's flowers are too small to be ornamental.The white flowers of Murraya paniculata are not only beautiful, but also emit a strong fragrance.
