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Moringa oleifera

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Moringa oleifera is a short-lived, fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to northern India and used extensively in South and Southeast Asia. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or malunggay.

FamilyMoringaceae
GenusMoringa
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

About Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera is a short-lived, fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to northern India and used extensively in South and Southeast Asia. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or malunggay.

Common Names

EnglishDrumstick Tree, Moringa, Horseradish Tree
हिन्दीसहजन
मराठीशेवगा
தமிழ்முருங்கை
संस्कृतम्शिग्रुः

Native Range

Africa is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Africa, Asia.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Tree
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Deciduous

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Moringa oleifera is a short-lived, fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to northern India and used extensively in South and Southeast Asia. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or malunggay.

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