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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

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Moringa oleifera.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyMoringaceae
GenusMoringa
SpeciesM. oleifera
Binomial NameMoringa oleifera
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameDrumstick Tree
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyMoringaceae
GenusMoringa

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.