Leucaena multicapitula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schery
Source:
ildis
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.37: 302 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175989
Common Names
- Leucaena Multicapitula
- White Leadtree
- Jumbay
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucaena multicapitula (also called Many-headed leadtree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leucaena multicapitula is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucaena multicapitula has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucaena multicapitula is a perennial shrub that is native to Central America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leucaena multicapitula
Leucaena multicapitula is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Leucaena multicapitula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucaena multicapitula?
Leucaena multicapitula
What is the common name of Leucaena multicapitula?
Many-headed lead tree
What is the habitat of Leucaena multicapitula?
Leucaena multicapitula is found in dry, open, grassy areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
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,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert Walter Schery (1917-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schery' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leucaena multicapitula Schery: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.