Malunggay new beginnings by Richardphotos
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this is a Malunggay tree known in the US as Moringa.this new growth started just the other day when I put it on the patio.I took it back into the garage because of a forecast of very cold weather .the longest leaf maybe 1/8 inch
Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as "Moringa" (from Tamil: Muringa and Malayalam: Murunggi[1]), is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. It is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. The tree itself is rather slender, with drooping branches that grow to approximately 10 m in height. In cultivation, it is often cut back annually to 1 meter or less and allowed to regrow so that pods and leaves remain within arm's reach.
he "Moringa" tree is grown mainly in semi-arid, tropical, and subtropical areas, corresponding in the United States to USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10. While it grows best in dry sandy soil, it tolerates poor soil, including coastal areas. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree that is native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India. Reports that it grows wild in the Middle East or Africa are completely unsubstantiated. Today it is widely cultivated in Africa, Central and South America, Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, Malaysia,Indonesia and the Philippines. It is considered one of the world�s most useful trees, as almost every part of the Moringa tree can be used for food or has some other beneficial property. In the tropics, it is used as forage for livestock, and in many countries, Moringa is used as a micronutrient powder to treat diseases.
A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known vegetable has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and support sustainable landcare
The immature green pods called �drumsticks� are probably the most valued and widely used part of the tree. They are commonly consumed in India and are generally prepared in a similar fashion to green beans and have a slight asparagus taste. The seeds are sometimes removed from more mature pods and eaten like peas or roasted like nuts. The flowers are edible when cooked, and are said to taste like mushrooms. The roots are shredded and used as a condiment in the same way as horseradish; however, it contains the alkaloid spirochin, a potentially fatal nerve-paralyzing agent, so such practices should be strongly discouraged
The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and potassium.[3] The leaves are cooked and used like spinach. In addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are commonly dried and crushed into a powder, and used in soups and sauces. Murungakai, as it is locally known in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, is used in Siddha medicine. Its leaves are full of medicinal properties. The tree is a good source for calcium and phosphorus. In Siddha medicines, these drumstick seeds are used as a sexual virility drug for treating erectile dysfunction in men and also in women for prolonging sexual activity.
The Moringa seeds yield 38�40% edible oil (called ben oil from the high concentration of behenic acid contained in the oil). The refined oil is clear, odorless, and resists rancidity at least as well as any other botanical oil. The seed cake remaining after oil extraction may be used as a fertilizer or as a flocculent to purify water.
Sonjna (Moringa oleifera)trunk in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, oil, and flowers are used in traditional medicine in several countries. In Jamaica, the sap is used for a blue dye.
The flowers are also cooked and relished as a delicacy in West Bengal and Bangladesh, especially during early spring. There it is called sojne ful and is usually cooked with green peas and potato. Wikipedia
thanks for looking and any comments
Comments (71)
Umbetro38
puh - many Infos - excellent capture
sazzart
Great macro.
carlx
Excellent and interesting close-up!!!
emmecielle
Splendid shot and interesting informations!
shadownet
Very interesting bit of info on this plant. As always, great photo!
brycek
Nice capture and information!!
mgtcs
Splendid photo and a priceless information, thank you!
durleybeachbum
Extremely interesting!!
kansas
Wonderful photo. Yes, life goes on and spring is on the way.
eekdog
superb macro my friend, lotso detail..
kbrog
Excellent macro!
DennisReed
Excellent Richard!
hipps13
wonderful capture, Richard warm hugs, Linda
bazza
Now where can I get a plant of this kind mmm sounds like a wonderful plant to have on hand in case of a food shortage.. Nice Micro Richard and so much info ty for this.. must find out about then here in NZ..
drifterlee
Interesting, Richard! Awesome closeup!
Miska7
Very nice image and information! Great capture!
Cosme..D..Churruca
thanks for the info, very interesting. and a fine illustration the pic.
NoelCan
Cool..!
three_grrr
So do you actually eat any parts of it? Or is it just decorative? Have you tried the leaves as a spinach substitute? I take it that it lives in the house in the colder months. Nice shot .. excellent information
scifibabe
I've never heard of this plant. A most interesting read about it - very informative. Cool photo too!
2Loose2Trek
Thanks for the good information and wonderfully photographed segment of this tree. Well done.
schonee
Make sure to show us when it is blooming with leaves.
Bampster
Super image, and extremely interesting information. Excellent !!!!!
sharky_
Impressive... Aloha
Kaartijer
You gotta be careful with the plants this part of the year... Awesome close-up, good composition! Hey, thanks for the info!
psyoshida
I've never heard of it until now. How interesting, now I want one too. Thanks for the info and the great looking photo. Sure you not just a Malunggay salesman? Lol.
babuci
Fantastic clear macro. Good job.
wjames
Fantastic macro and superb information. A great thing about Renderosity is not only do you make great friends, get wonderful pictures but you can learn a lot about things you never knew.
npauling
Now that sounds to be a very useful tree to have and how lovely to have yours springing into growth so early. A lovely capture.
danapommet
Beautiful macro Richard and very informative narrative. Dana