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Moringa flowers Moringa pollen Tree and seed pods of Moringa oleifera Moringa seeds Foliage of Moringa oleifera. M. oleifera is a fast-growing, deciduous tree [7] that can reach a height of 10–12 m (33–39 ft) and trunk diameter of 46 cm (18 in). [8] The bark has a whitish-gray color and is surrounded by thick cork.
Moringa is the sole genus in the plant family Moringaceae. It contains 13 species, which occur in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia and that range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. Moringa species grow quickly in many types of environments.
Moringa ovalifolia is a succulent flowering tree of the family Moringaceae [1] native to Namibia and southwestern Angola. [2] It is a succulent-stemmed tree found in desert and semi-desert areas. The plant grows vertically, and can reach 7 m (23 ft) in height. It is deciduous and has a main branch up to 1 meter in diameter. [2]
Moringa peregrina is a small deciduous tree, 6-10 m tall, with large leaves and thin pendulous branches. The tree blossoms twice a year; in Spring and in Autumn. Its flowers are five petaled, white or streaked red or pink. Its fruits are distinctive and can be seen hanging from its branches throughout the year.
Moringa stenopetala is a perennial tree with a shrubby, rounded habit, [8] growing to a height of 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in all but the most exceptional cases where it may reach 15 m (49 ft) high. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Caudiciform or "bottle shaped", [ 11 ] the trunk is bloated at the base and habitually forked , [ 9 ] with a diameter up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in).
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Distributed in all tropical regions of the world, Morinda includes 80 species of trees, shrubs or vines. All Morinda species bear aggregate or multiple fruits that can be fleshy (like Morinda citrifolia) or dry. [4] Most species of this genus originate in the area of Borneo, New Guinea, Northern Australia and New Caledonia.