Mora oleifera
Mora oleifera, commonly known as the miracle tree, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its extensive therapeutic properties. Renowned for its ability to support immune function and combat inflammation, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional healing to treat diverse ailments, offering significant holistic health benefits.
- Scientific name: Mora oleifera
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Mora, identifying it as Mora oleifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Moringa oleifera, is known by a variety of common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is most frequently referred to as the drumstick tree or the miracle tree, reflecting its nutritional density and the shape of its seed pods. In Spanish, it is commonly called moringa, while in Hindi, it is known as sahjan. In French, the plant is referred to as moringa, and in Portuguese, it is simply called moringa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the tropical regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented within the borders of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, its distribution extends into South America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Colombia. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the nation of Ecuador as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mora oleifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupenone, lupeol, palmitic acid, sitosterol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |