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			File:Moringa_stenopetala_flowers_and_leaves.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala flowers and leaves
			File:First_illustration_of_Moringa_stenopetala_(basonym_Donaldsonia),_from_E._G._Baker's_1896_original_description.jpg\|First illustration of Moringa stenopetala (basonym Donaldsonia), from E. G. Baker's 1896 original description
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			File:Moringa_stenopetala.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala
			File:Moringa_stenopetala_nursery_in_Gurage_Zone,_Ethiopia.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala nursery in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia
			File:Moringa_stenopetala_tree_trunk,_Koko_Crater_Botanical_Garden.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala tree trunk, Koko Crater Botanical Garden
			File:Moringa_stenopetala_seed_pods_in_tree.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala seed pods in tree
			File:Moringa_stenopetala_open_seed_pod.jpg\|Moringa stenopetala open seed pod
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'''Moringa stenopetala''' is a species of the [[Moringa]] genus, which is part of the [[Moringaceae]] family. It is commonly known as the African Moringa, Ethiopian Moringa, or Shiferaw in Amharic. This plant is native to [[Kenya]] and [[Ethiopia]], and it is particularly prevalent in the southern Ethiopian region of [[Konso]].

== Description ==
[[Moringa stenopetala]] is a drought-resistant, perennial plant that can reach up to 12 meters in height. It has a thick, water-storing trunk and deep tap roots, which allow it to survive in arid conditions. The leaves are tripinnate, and the flowers are white with yellow stamens. The fruit is a three-sided brown capsule of about 30–50 cm size containing globular seeds.

== Uses ==
The leaves of the [[Moringa stenopetala]] are rich in [[protein]], [[vitamin A]], [[vitamin C]], [[calcium]], and [[iron]], making them a significant source of nutrition in areas where they grow. The leaves are often used in stews, salads, or as a side dish. The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, and they are also used to purify water. The oil from the seeds is used in cooking and cosmetics. The bark, roots, and flowers are used in traditional medicine.

== Cultivation ==
[[Moringa stenopetala]] is primarily grown in home gardens and by small-scale farmers. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The plant prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate poor soil conditions. It is a fast-growing plant and can be harvested within a few months of planting.

== Research ==
Research on [[Moringa stenopetala]] has focused on its nutritional content and potential health benefits. Studies have shown that it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential of this plant in medicine and nutrition.

== See also ==
* [[Moringa oleifera]]
* [[Moringaceae]]
* [[Konso people]]

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