Moringa stenopetala

Moringa stenopetala.

It is a deciduous tree with a dense, strongly branched crown; it can grow 6 – 12 metres tall. The bole, which is swollen and bottle-shaped, can be up to 100cm in diameter. An extremely useful multipurpose tree, providing food medicines and a host of other commodities. The leaves are a major food crop in Ethiopia, where they can often be eaten every day, especially during the dry season.

Sowing instructions : Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: November 2024