Leucaena retusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.3(5): 64 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193159
Common Names
- Leucaena
- Retusa
- Leucaena Retusa
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- Caudoleucaena retusa (Benth.) Britton & Rose [valid]
- Acacia sabeana Buckley [valid]
Description
Leucaena retusa (also called 'Retuse Leucaena', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a spreading crown and is covered in small, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, sheltered forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leucaena retusa is a shrub native to Australia, and is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control, and its foliage is used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucaena retusa is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucaena retusa is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the dry regions of Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Leucaena retusa
Leucaena retusa is native to Mexico and Central America, but has been introduced to other tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Leucaena retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucaena retusa?
Leucaena retusa
What type of plant is Leucaena retusa?
Tree
Where is Leucaena retusa native to?
Mexico
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leucaena retusa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.