Moringa peregrina
Moringa peregrina, commonly known as the wild moringa, is a rare, slow-growing tree endemic to the Socotra Archipelago. Highly valued for its nutrient-dense seeds and medicinal properties, it serves as a vital resource for local communities, offering traditional remedies for various ailments while representing a unique botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Moringa peregrina
- Family: Moringaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Brassicales and the family Moringaecae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Moringa, specifically as the species Moringa peregrina.
| 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 peregrina, is known by various names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Hebrew, it is referred to as מורינגה רותמית, while in Arabic, it is commonly called بان أجنبي or بان برغريني, with the name بان اجنبى also used in certain dialects. Additionally, in Ancient Greek, it has been identified as δελφίνιον ἕτερον.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | מורינגה רותמית | Wikidata |
| ar | بان أجنبي | Wikidata |
| arz | بان اجنبى | Wikidata |
| grc | δελφίνιον ἕτερον | Wikidata |
| ar | بان برغريني | Wikidata |
| ar | يسار | Wikidata |
| ar | حيصبان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the arid regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is recorded within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, it can be found across several distinct territories. Specifically, its habitat includes the nations of Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Finally, the range of this medicinal species extends further into the Horn of Africa to include Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Moringa peregrina, is a versatile medicinal species where various components offer significant therapeutic value. The leaves are highly regarded for their nutritional density and medicinal properties, often used in traditional treatments. The plant also produces distinctive pods that contain the seeds, which are frequently utilized for their unique bioactive compounds and oil content. Beyond these specific structures, the aerial parts of the plant—encompassing the stems and branches—are often integrated into herbal preparations. Together, these different parts make Moringa peregrina a multifaceted resource in ethnobotanical applications.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pods | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Moringa peregrina has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, myricetin, Na, Vitamin A, Vitamin C.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moringa peregrina has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Disinfectant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Disinfectant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Moringa peregrina has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, breast carcinoma, burns, cognitive decline, constipation.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| disinfectant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| labor pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |