Moringa concanensis
Moringa concanenensis, commonly known as the African Moringa, is a resilient, multipurpose tree native to the African savannah. Renowned for its exceptional nutritional profile, it serves as a vital source of vitamins and minerals. Beyond nutrition, its leaves and seeds offer significant medicinal properties, supporting holistic wellness and health.
- Scientific name: Moringa concanensis
- Family: Moringaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, specifically within the family Moringaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Moringa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Moringaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moringa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Moringa concanensis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the drumstick tree, while in French, it is called arbre à baguettes. Within different African linguistic groups, it carries distinct names such as morya in Bambara, n'gola in Mandinka, and m'pango in Lingala.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely recognized for its presence across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally throughout the various landscapes of India. Its distribution also extends into the neighboring territory of Pakistan. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Bangladesh as well. These locations highlight the significant geographical range this medicinal plant maintains within the subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Moringa concanensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, astragalin, benzylamine, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |