Family: Moringaceae

Genus: Moringa

Species: oleifera

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001132

Common name: Drumstick tree

English name: Horseradish tree

Arabic name: مورنجا

Native: India, Southeast Asia

Country: India Southeastern Asia

(PGR): Common

Deciduous tree grow 10-12 m tall, 46 cm in diameter bark whitish-gray Leaves tripinnate flowers  fragrant and hermaphroditic, surrounded by five unequal, thinly veined, yellowish-white petals fruits 10-60 cm in length, often referred to as a “pod” and looking like a drumstick (hence the name "drumstick tree")

Moringa oleifera plays an important role in protecting the liver from damage, oxidation and toxicity  due to the high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers. Moringa oleifera oil can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative stress and increasing protein content in the liver.Moringa may have several health benefits, such as protecting and nourishing the hair and skin, treating swelling, protecting the liver, treating stomach upset, fighting foodborne bacterial infections, and improving eye health.

Moringa moringa (L) Mollsp , Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn

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Texture: Adaptable Clay Enriched soil Loam Mildly acidic soils Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Temperate

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Winter, late spring and early summer

Zone: 9 : 10

pH range: 6.3-7.0

Status: Least concern

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Deciduous (tree)

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Seed company

Plant Uses: Medicinal

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Deciduous tree

pH: Mild acid Neutral