Scientific Name:   Moringa oleifera Family:  Moringaceae Genus:   Moringa Related Herbs from the same family: The Moringaceae family is small, containing only the single genus Moringa  with about 13 species. None are directly referenced in classical Ayurvedic texts as close relatives, as M. oleifera  is the most prominent and widely cultivated. However, other species within the genus share similar habitats and some uses. Moringa stenopetala  (African Moringa): Native to Kenya