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Taxonomy
https://plants.jstor.org/search?genus=Moringa&species=stenopetala

Ecology
The original cultivation area of M. stenopetala in the Konso area (Gamu-Gofa) lies at 1,400–1,900 m altitude.

Cultivation
M. stenopetala can be promoted as valuable feed resources for ruminants while simultaneously reducing CH4 emissions.1 It has been observed to lose its foliage at consistent temperatures of 6–8 °C, but may recover during warmer seasons.

Cultural significance
In Arba Minch, the tree is mainly grown in home gardens of up to 0.1 ha with 5–15 trees per garden. Demeulenaere (2001) stated that in some parts of southern Ethiopia, especially among the Konso people, the economic status of an individual is closely associated with M. stenopetala. In Alamata in the southern Tigray Regional State, the tree provides an additional source of income to improve income security.

Nutrition
The leaves of M. stenopetala can be stored for long times as powder that increase its shelf life. A daily consumption of 100 g fresh leaves can fulfill 41% of the RDA for selenium and contains β-carotene.

Phytochemistry
Leaves of M. stenopetala contain two glucosinolate isolates, glucomoringin (4RBGS) and glucoconringiin, which are under basic research for their bioactive properties. 12