Gliricidia sepium is a perennial fast-growing deciduous or evergreen legume tree that grows 2-15m tall. It has a smooth whitish-gray to reddish-brown stem about 1m in diameter. It is easily recognizable by its top crown-like bushy leaves and its vibrant clusters of pink to lilac flowers.

Common Names: Mexican lilac, Madre de cacao, Cacao de nance, cacahnanance, Kakawate, Mata Raton, Madriado, Quickstick, glory cedar, nicaraguan cacao shade, Saint Vincent plum, tree of iron. Plant Family: Fabaceae. Origin: Central America. Plant Description. A small, thornless tree that grows to 10 m high.

Mar 11, 2017 · Gliricidia sepium locally known as "kakawate" served as live trellis / or anchorage for annual crops (mostly creeping-type vegetables) and erosion control measure. The technology is well-adopted in the community providing immediate food for the farmers and increased income due to diversified farming.

Jan 16, 2019 · Common names: Kakawate, Madriado, Madre de cacao Scientific name: Gliricidia sepium Family: Leguminosae Madre de cacao is a nitrogen-fixing tree. In some areas, it is referred to as a quick-stick due to its characteristic of growing almost right away just by cutting it and directly planting it in the ground.

Jan 8, 2024 · Fresh leaves applied to the skin are used as insect repellent. Sap of bark, leaves and roots have been used for wound healing. A medical study has shown that kakawate preparation is as effective as sulfur lotion in the treatment of scabies.

PILI, Camarines Sur, May 25 -– Other than as pig dewormer, termite and bed bug neutralizer, anti-fungus and bio-organic fertilizer among others, researchers have discovered leaves of Mexican Lilac (Glinicidia sepium) that is locally known as kakawate or madre de cacao an effective pesticide, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Kakawate, Gliricidia sepium, madre cacao: Philippine Herbal Medicine - An illustrated compilation of Philippine medicinal plants by Dr Godofredo Stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties and folkloric uses and medicinal research studies

Jul 13, 2021 · Fresh leaves applied to the skin are used as insect repellent, according to the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. Sap of bark, leaves and roots have been used for wound healing. A medical study has shown that kakawate preparation is as effective as sulfur lotion in the treatment of scabies.

In all farms visited, results showed that ingenious, successful farmers utilized kakawate (Gliricidia sepium) on their rice farming. These farmers make use of the kakawate leaves in various ways: incorporated into the soil during land preparation, spread over …

Kakawate (Gliricidia sepium Jacq.) Walp. is a small thornless and fast growing multipurpose tree. It is one of the most common and best known trees of Mexico, Central and northern South America.