Leucaena confertiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zárate
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot.65: 146 (1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192524
Common Names
- Leucaena Confertiflora
- Leucaena Confertiflora
- Confertiflorous Leadtree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucaena confertiflora (also called Lead Tree, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and bright green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas or along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leucaena confertiflora is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of tannin for leather tanning.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucaena confertiflora sub. confertifloraLeucaena confertiflora sub. adenotheloidea Zárate
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucaena confertiflora is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucaena confertiflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Leucaena confertiflora
Leucaena confertiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Leucaena confertiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucaena confertiflora?
Leucaena confertiflora
What is the common name of Leucaena confertiflora?
Confertiflora Leadtree
What is the growth habit of Leucaena confertiflora?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial
Species in the Leucaena genus
Leucaena esculenta, Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena pulverulenta, Leucaena collinsii, Leucaena lanceolata, Leucaena diversifolia, Leucaena macrophylla, Leucaena trichodes, Leucaena multicapitula, Leucaena trichandra, Leucaena salvadorensis, Leucaena greggii, Leucaena cuspidata, Leucaena confertiflora, Leucaena pueblana, Leucaena pallida, Leucaena matudae, Leucaena magnifica, Leucaena lempirana, Leucaena mixtec, Leucaena spontanea, Leucaena retusa, Leucaena shannonii, Leucaena mixtec, Leucaena zacapana, Leucaena involucrata,