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oil: extracted from seeds, used in cooking, cosmetics, and biodiesel
carbs: young pods and seeds are rich in carbohydrates
proteins: leaves, seeds, and pods are [[protein-rich], making it a staple food
medicine: bark used for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
cosmetics: oil used in skin care and hair care products
fuel: wood can be used as firewood
fertilizer: seed cake after oil extraction can be used as organic fertilizer
dye: leaves can produce a natural green dye
pioneer: can bootstrap biomes in arid and degraded soils
accumulator: mines minerals from deep soil: iron, calcium, and potassium
phytominer: able to clean soil of arsenic
root: taproot system that penetrates deep into the soil
trunk: slender, soft wood, prone to damage from strong winds but grows rapidly
bark: smooth and light-colored medicine
flower: white to cream-colored, fragrant, attracting pollinators such as bees
fruit: long, slender pods called drumsticks, containing seeds rich in oil and protein
seeds: round, oily, with water-purifying properties
environment: thrives in tropical and subtropical regions with full sun exposure
climate: arid to semi-arid climates; can tolerate drought but prefers warm
- sun:: 650
- no-sun-days:: 30
- water:: 1000
- no-water-days:: 180
- humidity:: 55%
- fog-resistance:: 30
- max-temp:: 45
- optimal-temp:: 30
- min-temp:: 10
- wind-damage:: cannot tolerate high-speed winds without damage
soil: prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor and rocky soils
- soil-ph:: 6.5
- soil-type:: sandy loam, loam, well-drained soils
spacing: requires ample space to prevent overcrowding and to maximize sun
- good-neighbors:: nitrogener such as gliricidia or calliandra
- bad-neighbors:: plants with heavy root competition, like eucalyptus
- max-height:: 900
- max-spread:: 600
longevity:: 20
germination: seeds germinate quickly, usually within 5-12 days
seedling: young seedlings need protection from extreme sun and wind
mature: reaches in 1-2 years; rapid grower and can flower within 6 months
death: tends to weaken after 15 years but can be extended with prune
operations
propagation
maintenance
- prune: every 3 months
harvest:
- leave: can be harvested multiple times per year, dried, and powdered
- pods: harvested when young for vegetable use or mature for seed extraction
- seeds: extracted from dried pods for oil production or water purification
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chemical compounds
| compound | part of plant | amount (approx.) | properties/usefulness |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin a | leaves, pods | 6,780 IU per 100g (fresh leaves) | antioxidant, supports vision and skin health |
| thiamine | leaves | 0.06 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | energy metabolism, nerve function |
| riboflavin | leaves | 0.05 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | energy production, antioxidant activity |
| niacin | leaves, seeds | 0.8 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | supports digestion, skin health, and nervous system |
| pyridoxine | leaves, seeds | 1.2 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production |
| vitamin c | leaves, pods | 220 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | immune-boosting, antioxidant |
| vitamin e | leaves, seeds | 16 mg per 100g (seeds) | protects cell membranes, supports skin health |
| calcium | leaves | 185 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | bone and teeth health, muscle function |
| potassium | leaves, pods | 259 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | regulates fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals |
| magnesium | leaves, seeds | 42 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | muscle and nerve function, energy production |
| iron | leaves, seeds | 4 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | oxygen transport, red blood cell production |
| zinc | leaves, seeds | 0.6 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | immune system support, wound healing |
| quercetin | leaves, flowers | 100 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
| kaempferol | leaves, flowers | 78 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | antioxidant, may support heart and brain health |
| chlorogenic acid | leaves | 120 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | strong antioxidant, may regulate blood sugar |
| glucomoringin | seeds, leaves | 70 mg per 100g (fresh seeds) | antimicrobial, anticancer |
| moringin | seeds, leaves | 50 mg per 100g (fresh seeds) | antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory |
| moringinine | roots, seeds | trace amounts | potential adaptogenic and neuroprotective properties |
| tannic acid | bark, seeds | 30 mg per 100g (seeds) | antimicrobial, astringent |
| saponins | leaves, seeds | 45 mg per 100g (seeds) | cholesterol-lowering, immune-modulating |
| leucine | leaves, seeds | 4.3 g per 100g (fresh leaves) | protein synthesis, muscle repair |
| lysine | leaves, seeds | 2.6 g per 100g (fresh leaves) | essential for growth, tissue repair |
| valine | leaves, seeds | 3.2 g per 100g (fresh leaves) | energy production, muscle recovery |
| methionine | leaves, seeds | 1.4 g per 100g (fresh leaves) | antioxidant, precursor for important molecules |
| oleic acid | seeds | 72% of seed oil content | heart health, anti-inflammatory |
| palmitic acid | seeds | 6% of seed oil content | energy storage, cell membrane component |
| stearic acid | seeds | 8% of seed oil content | energy source, supports healthy cholesterol levels |
| beta-carotene | leaves | 3.7 mg per 100g (fresh leaves) | antioxidant, precursor to vitamin a |