Moringa sp. (Moringa)

Moringa sp. (Moringa) long green fruit hanging from thin woody tree branches near leaves
Moringa sp. (Moringa) elongated green pods dangle down from slender branches among small rounded leaves

Botanical name: Moringa sp.

Common name: Moringa

Family: Moringaceae

Origin: western Asia, southern Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large tree; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Moringa is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. This genus comprises 13 species, all of which are trees that grow in tropical and sub-tropical climates.

Species tolerate most soil types and grow well in full sun.

The most popular variety is Moringa oleifera.

Similar plants: Moringa sp. (Moringa)


Image gallery: 16 images
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with white flowers and small green leaves under clear blue sky.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with white flowers and numerous thin branches against a blue sky.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower, green leaves, slender stems on a close up branch
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower clusters with green leaves on slender stems on a branch.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) thick white trunk and spreading branches of the plant
Moringa sp. (Moringa) with thick white bark and thin branches reaching toward the sky.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with green leaves silhouetted against a pale sky, vertical orientation.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with green leaves and thin branches reaching toward the light.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) brown and green long fruit on white paper, close up.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) fruit pods laid open to expose light green seeds on paper.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) green plant with oval leaves inside a small blue pot top view.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) green plant standing in a small blue pot on a plate.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) brown and green fruit close up on a white surface
Moringa sp. (Moringa) pods with visible seeds lying on a white surface
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower cluster with soft pink streaks, close up on branch.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower cluster with soft pink streaks growing on a thin branch.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) pink white flower clusters on thin branches with small green leaves
Moringa sp. (Moringa) clusters of delicate pink white flowers hanging down among small green foliage
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower close up on green branch with yellow center parts
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower with yellow center parts on a thin green branch
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower clusters with many small green leaves on branch close up
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower clusters blooming among many small green leaves on the tree branch
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower clusters on thin branches among small green compound leaves
Moringa sp. (Moringa) white flower clusters hanging from thin branches among light green compound leaves
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with white flowers and long green hanging seed pods.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree covered in white flowers and long green hanging seed pods.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) brown split pods with round seeds close up on a plate
Moringa sp. (Moringa) dry split pods with visible round seeds resting on a flat surface
Moringa sp. (Moringa) with white flower clusters and delicate green leaves close up shot
Moringa sp. (Moringa) displaying small white clusters of flower along thin branches with green foliage.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with white flowers and long slender green seed pods.
Moringa sp. (Moringa) tree with white flowers and numerous long hanging green seed pods.


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