Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata · Rutaceae
How it looks
Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata) is an evergreen shrub distinguished by small, glossy, feather-shaped dark-green leaves and white star-shaped flowers. The blooms are very fragrant, with a scent resembling orange. The leaves and flowers release scent when touched. Height 3-10 ft (1-3 m).
No toxicity data available
Orange Jasmine is not listed in the ASPCA's toxic plants list for cats, and NC State Extension has no toxicity data for it either. With no confirmed evidence either way, we cannot call it safe — exercise caution if your cat has access to it.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Action
- Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves the same day. Consult a vet if vomiting persists.
Guide for parents
Orange Jasmine has no official toxicity data, so it is hard to say for certain whether it is safe.
This page used to present the plant's absence from the ASPCA database as if it were reassurance. Being absent from that list means the plant was never assessed, so the wording has been corrected.
It is a strongly scented shrub, and indoors a cat will follow that scent to it. The dense twiggy growth also makes the leaves easy to chew, so keep the pot off your cat's usual routes. If ingestion is suspected, or you see vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite, contact your vet.
Details
- Scientific name
- Murraya paniculata
- Common name
- Orange Jasmine
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Source
- No confirmed source for cats — not listed by ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Rutaceae
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