Moringa hildebrandtii
Moringa hildebrandtii Engl.
Moringa hildebrandtii, also known as Hildebrandt's moringa, is a tree species in the Moringaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it is considered extinct in the wild. However, the species is maintained through traditional horticultural practices by local communities.
Description
Moringa hildebrandtii is characterized by its large, water-storing trunk and belongs to the Moringaceae family. This species is endemic to Madagascar and was first described in 1904 by the botanist Engler. Although it no longer occurs in the wild, it is preserved through indigenous cultivation methods, ensuring its survival outside of natural habitats.
Distribution
Global · Madagascar