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+'''The Moringa Species'''
+*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/moringa-species-44334.html
+:By Audrey Lynn
+Although 13 species of Moringa exist in tropical and subtropical habitats around the globe, Moringa oleifera has proven to be the most valuable cultivated member of the Moringaceae family. Also known as horseradish tree for the taste of its roots, Moringa oleifera seeds and plants are commercially available in California, Hawaii and Florida. The plant is easy to grow and thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11.
+:Description
+Moringa oleifera is a small tree with broad, spreading branches and fragrant, cream-colored or white flowers that bloom on long, drooping panicles. The umbrella-shaped canopy is open and sometimes appears sparse, making the tree less useful for shade. Moringa has a straight trunk with cork-like bark. The seeds start out light green, maturing to dark green pods with hard shells and a trio of papery "wings." Depending on the species and climate, Moringa trees may be evergreen or semi-deciduous.
+:Cultivation
+Plant Moringa trees 8 to 10 feet apart in a part of the yard that receives full sun. To make a hedgerow of Moringa trees, you can plant them as close as 6 inches apart. Moringa trees require soil acidity of between 6.1 and 7.5. Moringa trees grow easily from cuttings or from seeds. Rooted cuttings often bloom within a few months, and may set fruit the first year. Plant mature seeds any time of year. Keep the planting bed moist but not wet until the seedlings or cuttings are old enough to become well established in the garden. Moringa adapts easily to life in a container and can be pruned to control height and shape.
+:Uses
+Almost all parts of the tree are edible, from the roots, which taste like horseradish, to the leaves, flowers, buds and tender shoots. Moringa leaves supply Vitamins C and A, potassium, protein and calcium and are often cooked as a vegetable or steeped for tea. Scientists are still studying the leaves' value as both a traditional and modern medicine. Moringa leaves make good feed for cattle and other livestock. Ground pods are used in curries and oil extracted from the seeds can be used for cooking or in perfumes and soaps.
+:Problems
+Overwatering Moringa trees can lead to root rots. The tree may be subject to fruitfly and aphid infestations. Cercospora leafspot and rust diseases cause leaf mottling. Moringas have deep tap roots so water thoroughly using drip irrigation, if available, when the surface of the soil is dry. Infrequent, deep watering is better than frequent, shallow watering.
+Other Moringa Species
+Of the 13 known species of Moringa, few are cultivated outside their native habitats. Moringa arborea, M. borziana, M. longituba, M. pygmaea, M. rivae and M. ruspoliana are endemic to certain areas of Africa, and exist nowhere else in the world. M. drouhardii and M. hildebrandtii are native to Madagascar. These two, along with M. ovalifolia and M. stenopetala, both native to parts of Africa, are called "bottle trees." Their lower trunks swell to impressive size to hoard water in their arid native lands.
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 '''What Are the Benefits of Moringa?'''