Leucaena is a genus of flowering plants in the mimosoid clade of the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the family Fabaceae. It contains about 24 species of trees and shrubs, which are commonly known as leadtrees. [4] . They are native to the Americas, ranging from Texas in the United States south to Peru. [5] .

Leucaena leucocephala is a small fast-growing mimosoid tree native to southern Mexico and northern Central America (Belize and Guatemala) [1] [4] and is now naturalized throughout the tropics including parts of Asia.

2023年1月1日 · Leucaena Leucocephala is the most popular species in a family of leguminous, drought-tolerant trees and bushes, native to Central and South America but grows worldwide. As a tree, it can grow up to 30 feet tall. However, it is not unusual to see them growing as short bushes in frequently trimmed areas.

2019年2月15日 · Leucaena, also known as lead tree, is a species of flowering plants native to the Americas ranging from the United States to Peru. The sturdy plant is classified as a legume and is known to flower and bear fruit throughout the year as long as dampness is present.

2020年5月12日 · En primer lugar la Leucaena es un árbol perenne originario de México. Puede alcanzar alturas entre 3 – 10 metros y presenta raíces pivotantes, y existen algunas especies maderables que pueden llegar a medir entre 7 – 20 metros.

Leucaena leucocephala, commonly known as lead tree, white popinac, or jumbay, is a fast-growing shrub or tree native to Central America. It thrives in seasonally dry tropical climates and is known for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, which improve soil fertility.

Leucaena leucocephala is invasive in parts of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (Lyons and Miller 1999). It is especially abundant in the humid coastal lowlands and in other humid areas. L. leucocephala is common in many provinces of Kenya; Western, Rift Valley, Coast and Central.

Leucaena leucocephala is one of the more susceptible species of the genus Leucaena to Camptomeris leaf spot, caused by the fungus Camptomeris leucaenae (Lenne, 1980). Symptoms include the presence of black spots or patches on the undersides of the leaflets, chlorosis, loss of leaflets or whole leaves, and some dieback often associated with ...

Leucaena is a high quality, long-lived leguminous forage tree. Leucaena leucocephala or common Leucaena has been naturalised in Australia for over 100 years. Grazing varieties, Leucaena glabrata, were first introduced by the CSIRO in the 1950s for beef systems in tropical Australia.

Large leguminous thornless shrub or small scrubby tree, forming dense stands with bushy crowns up to 6m height. Relatively short-lived, with lifespan of 20-40 years. Bark greyish with prominent lenticels. Bipinnately-compound leaves with small grey-green leaflets, pungent when crushed.