Moringa ovalifolia
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Moringaceae |
| Genus: | Moringa |
| Species: | M. ovalifolia |
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Moringa ovalifolia Dinter & A.Berger |
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Moringa ovalifolia is an endemic tree of Namibia and southwestern Angola.
It is a succulent-stemmed, erect tree found in desert and semi-desert areas. The plant is tall and can grow up to 7 meters in height. It is deciduous and has a main branch up to 1 meter in diameter.
Moringa ovalifolia occurs on rocky escarpment passes leading to the Namib Desert. The 'Sprokieswoud' of Etosha National Park is made up of dense stands of these trees.
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