Plant · GBIF taxon 3054181
Moringa tree
Moringa oleiferaAlso known as Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree, Malunggay
Moringa trees produce feathery, tripinnate leaves that form a loose canopy atop slender green branches. Clusters of fragrant white flowers blossom year round in tropical climates, attracting bees and secondary pollinators before developing into long, ribbed seed pods. Deep tuberous taproots allow mature trees to survive extended droughts by tapping into underground aquifers.
Fast-GrowingDrought-TolerantDeciduous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- Caterpillars
- Termites
- Livestock
ThreatsWild habitat loss, severe freezing temperatures
HabitatsSubtropical dry forests, riverbanks, cultivated farmland
Life span15 to 20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBrassicales
- FamilyMoringaceae
- GenusMoringa
- SpeciesMoringa oleifera
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance; wild plants have toxic look-alikes.
Responsible observation
- Spotting Cues: Search for dangling three-sided seed pods alongside sprays of creamy white blossoms.
- Sun Exposure: Observe in full sunlight, as deep shade drastically reduces flower and foliage production.
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