In Agroforestry Systems, its rapid growth and natural resilience to trimming make it an ideal support plant, providing benefits to the soil and neighboring plants. In: Verma RK, Yogendra Singh, Soni KK, Jamaluddin, 2005. The use of forest tree legumes in Timor, Indonesia. Growth of Hawaiian Giant Leucaena leucocephala var. Plant resources of southeast Asia. Nairobi, Kenya: ICRAF. of ref. Leucaena leucocephala. Epub 2022 Aug 27. Proceedings of an international workshop held in Bogor, Indonesia, January 16-21, 1989., 1; [& refs at ends of papers]; 7 pp. Leucaena psyllid in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications for its management in Africa. However, some studies indicated the presence of various beneficial and toxic compounds. However, the concentrations of mimosine, phenolic acids, and flavonoids in the vicinity of L. leucocephala, including its rhizosphere soil, have not yet been reported. Napompeth B, 1990. Large trees must be completely girdled for frill/girdle applications. In Agroforestry, many people use and promote Leucaena as a source of biomass and animal fodder. Leucaena leucocephala - the most widely used forage tree legume. Ipil Ipil. Torres F, 1983. The genus Leucaena: a genetic resources handbook. 5-Year Review, Short Form Summary: Vigna o-wahuensis (no common name). Gardener L, 2009. Dijkman MJ, 1950. Buletin Penelitian Hutan, Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Hutan, No. Sharratt MEJ, Olckers T, 2012. Leucaena - Opportunities and Limitations. The Hillsborough County Invasive Species Task Force. in Colombia. Choluteca, Honduras. Flowers grow clustered on the end of branches. Leucaena bruchid beetle now in Australia. 1129. LEUCNET News, 3:14-16. The valuation of forest ecosystem services of reforestation on removal of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) Progress and future activities of the leucaena psyllid research program in Indonesia. Gummosis in Leucpna. Tolerance of Leucaena to acid soil conditions. Notes on the flora of Manila with special reference to the introduced element. Accessed January 2022, Philippine Medicinal Plants. http://imageshack.us/pho/808/20120113185824.jpg/, https://wiki.dmt-nexus.mts_containing_5-MeO-DMT. Wageningen, Netherlands; Pudoc/PROSEA. Synonyms: See "Status", "Confidence level", "Source" for definitions. Cape Town, South Africa: Paarl Printers. Have noticed some obtusifolia around the north coast area to have very acute phyllodes. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. Forest Ecology and Management, 16(1-4):345-354; 8 ref. Leucaena Wood Production and Use. IFAS Publication SP 257. Since Leucaena seeds are transported through the air on windy days. Weeds of Australia, Biosecurity Queensland Edition. SFA 2003/SLU/BIT-04/0711/EMF/LC., Finland: FCG Fauna & Flora, 80 pp. http://www.ildis.org/, ISSG, 2010. Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) FOIA India. My botanical knowledge suggests that alkaloids would be in greatest concentration in the bark but it may also be significant in outer layers of wood. Note the insertion of leaflets on the underside of a secondary rachis, the displacement of the main nerve upwards is clearly visible. The Olckers T, 2011. University of Florida-IFAS Publication # SP 257. Pioneer Trees are species of resilient plants that grow in relatively barren habitats. African Entomology, 20(1):44-51. http://journals.sabinet.co.za/essa. CABI, 2005. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2008. Zrate Pedroche S, 1994. Invasive Species Compendium. Harris SA, Hughes CE, Ingram R, Abbott RJ, 1994. WebFlowers: White and filamentous, produced in dense globular heads (1-2 cm across), resembling those of Mimosa. Spectrally segmented principal component analysis of hyperspectral imagery for mapping invasive plant species. Pleaseloginto be able to add this item to your projects. ..endlessness' tests showing almost pure dmt with a little 2MeTHBC in A. obtusifolia x maidenii (cultivar) indicate that this is a highly desirable hybrid to grow..it is already being grown in some places as obtusifolia..the yellow flowers and often acuminate (pointed) leaves are the indicators.. (10 col.). The nursery performance of thirty-nine Leucaena seedlots in Honduras. USA: Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry. In: Shelton HM, Piggin CM, Brewbaker JL, eds. allelochemical; decomposition; exudation; invasive plant; mimosine; phytotoxicity; rhizosphere soil. Proceedings of a Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia. Leucpna diversifolia and its hybrids for the highlands. Brewbaker JL, 1980. Corolla 45.25 mm long, pale green. CSIRO - Forestry and Forest Products, Client Report No. African Entomology, 18(2(Supplement 1)):1-9. http://journals.sabinet.co.za/essa. People simply refer to it as Leucaena or some name variation in many English-speaking countries. Isely D, 1986. Possibilities for developing low mimosine lines. Invasive plant species of the world: A reference guide to environmental weeds. Leucaena ( Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit) is a fast growing, evergreen, thornless shrub, reaching a height of 5 m (Hawaiian type) to 20 m (Hawaiian giant type) ( FAO, 2009 ). Leucaena is a long-lived perennial legume (around 23 year half-life in difficult conditions in Australia). It has a deep taproot and is highly branched. Scaevola coriacea (dwarf naupaka). Leucaena produces puffy white flowers and green seed pods, which turn brown as they mature. Plant Resources of south-east Asia, No. Merrill ED, 1918. Hodkinson ID, 1989. Plant Sciences, Univ. and Gliricidia sepium in the cold subtropics. Proceedings of a Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia. Hughes CE, 1997. Alien Weeds and Invasive Plants. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 18:63-70. Concepts of pest control IPM and biological control. 57, 152-158. As a tree, it can grow up to 30 feet tall. It is considered a miracle tree in some countries due to its many uses. Over the years, Leucaena Leucocephala has been a constant source of frustration to many farmers in my region. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. Hawaii, USA: Nitrogen Fixing Tree Association. Auxiliary Plants. Pan FJ, 1987. Global register of Introduced and Invasive species (GRIIS). It can be propagated from cuttings, but seeds are the preferred option.Leucaena Leucocephala Seeds. Site Feedback, Integrated Management of Non-Native Plants in Natural Areas of Florida, records and images from University of Florida Herbarium. The evenly, bipinnately compound leaves are arranged alternately and to 10 cm in length. A review of research on Leucaena leucocephala. Wallingford, UK: CABI. [(accessed on 8 April 2022)]. Singh RS, Tarun Thakur, Prajapati RK, 2006. Proceedings of an international workshop held in Bogor, Indonesia. Preliminary observations on the status of alien invasive biota in natural ecosystems of Sri Lanka. [Revision del genero Leucaena en Mexico.] Brewbaker JL, Sorensson CT, 1990. Brewbaker JL, Sorensson CT, 1987. Notes on Mimosoideae (Leguminosae). 57, 47-53. Careers. U.S. Continuous cutting will eventually kill larger trees. Proceedings of a Workshop in Bogor Indonesia. A Detailed Introduction, Is Okra A Fruit Or Vegetable? Pacific Islands Ecosystems at Risk. Leucaena: its cultivation and uses. Jones RJ, 1994. Young bipinnate leaf detail. Breeding tropical trees: population structure and genetic improvement strategies in clonal and seedling forestry. Mauchamp A, 1997. Identification and Biology of Nonnative Plants in Floridas Natural Areas Second Edition, by K.A. Flora of China Web. Proceedings of a Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia. Additional management recommendations can be found in the EDIS Publication Integrated Management of Non-Native Plants in Natural Areas of Florida. WebLeucaenaLeucocephala, also known as the coffee bush, is a small mimosoid tree native to Northern Central America and Southern Mexico. Several putative allelochemicals such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and mimosine were identified in L. leucocephala. glabrata in large scale cultivation for livestock feed with irrigation. https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/leucaena-leucocephala Island Press, Washington, DC, 1997. Leucaena leucocephala (leucaena); young, bipinnate, leaf with glands visible (one is arrowed) in the branches of the secondary rachis. Diversity within tropical tree and shrub legumes. I broke through on dmt years ago. The accepted taxonomy of the genus is based on the It has become naturalized or invasive in many countries and due to the extent of its introduced range it is likely to be reported invasive in more countries in the future. Agroforestry: a decade of development. Gainesville. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Leucaena Research Reports, 12: 23-25. Beldt, R. J. van den, Hodges, C. S., 1980. Langeland, H.M. Cherry, et al. While in the dmt realm i saw a new color. Here are some of the most common uses of Leucaena Leucocephala.Green Leucaena Leucocephala Pods Containing Immature Seeds. Tang JL, 1981. Proceedings IUFRO Conference, Thailand. Agust 2013. Individual flowers are white, turning brown with maturity. 2021 Dec 21;11(1):3. doi: 10.3390/plants11010003. (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae). Available online: Global Invasive Species Database Species Profile: Leucaena leucocephala. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2010. Among 700 international collections de Wit (Fabaceae) in South Africa: a tale of opportunism, seed feeders and unanswered questions. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2010. American Journal of Botany, 81(2):240-247; 49 ref. However, Leucaena Leucocephala is classified as one of the most invasive plants in the world. Leucaena Leucocephala is a versatile tree that tends to be invasive if not managed properly. Live plants. Timyan J, 1996. Jhansi, India. Psyllidae or jumping plant lice: notes on biology and control. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. Waterhouse DF, Norris KR, 1987. Leiden, Netherlands: Backhuys. 57, 83-86. Plant Systematics and Evolution 212:53-77. New York, USA: John Wiley and Sons, 391 pp. Sorensson CT, Brewbaker JL, 1994. Mexico and Central America is the native range of lead tree, or Leucaena leucocephala. 5-Year Review, Short Form Summary: Species Reviewed: Schiedea kealiae (ma oli oli). 5-Year Review. Colombo, Sri Lanka: IUCN, 1-7. The wood is relatively soft and decomposes rapidly, making it ideal as a liner for walkways serving as food and a habitat for beneficial microbes. September 2013. U.S. Rome, Italy: FAO. Proceedings of a Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal 165 pp. Properties of wood from planted, short rotation, fast-grown Leucaena in Taiwan. Economic Botany 4 (4), (337-49). (Presencia de Heteropsylla cubana Crawford en Chile (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Ciriacreminae).) Compound: Leu leu Geographic Origin: Mexican Tropics Ecozone Origin: Neotropic Biome Origin: Strangers in Paradise, Impact and Management of Nonindigenous Species in Florida, Chapter 2: Floridas Invasion by Nonindigenous Plants: History, Screening, and Regulation, by D.R. Somasegaran P, Martin RB, 1986. A small tree, commonly reaching 3-15 m in height and 10-35 cm bole diameter; older trees may reach 20 m in height and 50 cm in diameter. Eradication of feral goats enhances expansion of the invasive shrub Leucaena leucocephala on Nakoudo-jima, an oceanic island. Here are some of the most common names for Leucaena Leucocephala and the countries they are used.NameCountryTan TanU.S. It is common to see all of these on the tree simultaneously.Leucaena pods and Flower Buds. Does height of exposure in the canopy influence egg mortality in Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a biological control agent of Leucaena leucocephala in South Africa? ILDIS, 2007. International Legume Database and Information Service. Forest & Kim Starr/via flickr - CC BY 4.0. Leucaena leucocephala (Leucaena) [(accessed on 8 April 2022)]. In: Ritchie GA, ed. Shoba Z, Olckers T, 2010. Proceedings of QFRI-IUFRO Conference. Leucaena leucocephala. Pods of Leucaena leucocephala in the month of May. Leucaena leucocephala is a small fast-growing mimosoid tree native to southern Mexico and northern Central America (Belize and Guatemala) and is now naturalized throughout the tropics. Common names include white leadtree, jumbay, river tamarind, subabul, and white popinac. Contribution of agroforestry trees to nutrient requirements of intercropped plants. Lets take a look at some of these. Individual flowers are white, turning brown with maturity. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA: University of Hawaii Press, 180-250. Impact of alien plants on Hawaii's native biota. Leucaena Newsletter, 1: 43-44; 5 ref. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. Leucaena - Opportunities and Limitations. Proceedings of a Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia. June 2017. Invasive Species Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. Panicum fauriei var. The total oligosaccharide content of L. leucocephala is Leucpna Research Reports, 7:2-5. The younger stems are green and usually Biological control: Pacific prospects. Lead tree is a Category II invasive species. The biological control agent Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) inflicts moderate levels of seed damage on its target, the invasive tree Leucaena leucocephala (Fabaceae), in the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region of South Africa. Agroforestry Systems, 27(1):31-51; 32 ref. Leucpna Research Reports, 7(2):39-44. ( A ) Roadside, (, Allelochemicals identified in L. leucocephala, Allelochemicals identified in L. leucocephala . On farmland, smallholders tend to manage an equilibrium between costs and benefits, it continues to prove a problem as an environmental weed, where attempts at mechanical, chemical and biological control have proved largely ineffective. Van den Beldt R.J., Brewbaker J.L. Leucaena in Vietnam. UF Privacy Policy Hughes CE, Sorensson CT, Bray RA, Brewbaker JL, 1995. Leucaena psyllid: a threat to agroforestry in Africa. Basal bark or cut stem: 1020% Garlon 4 has been reported to be effective; others report only partial success with higher rates. Leaves: bipinnate leaves to 10 inches long. Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, 25-27. Sci. This multipurpose tree is used for fuel wood, lumber, animal fodder, and green manure. Leucaena Research Reports, 6: 81. Problem is i cant describe it to anyone In: Napompeth B, MacDicken KG, eds. Hughes CE, 1998. Plant and Soil, 85(2):267-277; 2 fig., 8 tab. Pan FJ, 1988. The Plants of Saint Lucia (in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean). Introduction of fuelwood tree species on degraded lands in Paseh and Kadipaten areas. The roots are important for fixing nitrogen in the soil by forming root nodules when Rhizobium species are present (3,10). Leaves with pinnae (2)37 pairs; leaflets (5)717 (21) pairs, obliquely oblong-lanceolate, 718 x 1.55 mm, acute at apex, puberulous on margins and sometimes also on midrib beneath. ; 17 ref. Seedling vigour of some Leucaena spp. Beardsley JW, 1986. Phytophthora infection in Hawaii Leucaena variety trial. A geographical atlas of world weeds. Melbourne, Australia: ACIAR, 33-41. Abraham Yirgu, Alemu Gezahgne, Minilik Tsega, 2015. Leucaena - Opportunities and Limitations. One of the principle factors limiting the use of this plant is the presence of an unusual amino acid, mimosine. American Association for the Advancement of Science Selected Symposium 38. Relation between management and leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) to prevent its transformation into an invasive plant. Goats will provide a large level of control if allowed to continuously graze. Madadi E, Fallah S, Sadeghpour A, Barani-Beiranvand H. Saudi J Biol Sci. Forages. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (3.3). Booth TH, Jovanovic T, 2000. Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas, Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER). A short review of leucaena as an invasive species in Hawaii. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Report to the Nature Conservancy. I was wondering if you were able to find anything about this particular specimen, as far as any alkaloids of interest? Those observations suggest that L. leucocephala is allelopathic and contains certain allelochemicals. This takes about three days, based on the temperature. Inheritance of growth habit and quantitative characters in intervarietal crosses in Leucaena leucocephala. ( 1 ) p -hydroxybenzoic acid, (, MeSH 77 refs. 2021 May 20;10(5):1028. doi: 10.3390/plants10051028. Potential for improvement through interspecific hybridization. Traditionally, many farmers used it as a source of medicine, fuel, While many people may not consider it ideal due to its softness, most will agree that it works. In: Balakrishna P., ed., Report of Workshop on Alien Invasive Species, GBF-SSEA. Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida (EDIS publication SP 242), Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas. Leucaena leucocephala is medicinally interesting, but probably not one for home enthusiasts..as i said back in post 149 it contains the alkaloid Mimosine Environmental Conservation, 18(1):51-61. Tropical Forestry Paper 37. Proceedings of an international workshop held in Bogor, Indonesia. Agroforestree Database. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, 88(3):390-394. WebLeucaena leucocephala, Miracle Tree, River Tamarind Tree, Guaje seedling OliveTreeGardens (249) $12.99 Seeds for planting, Leucaena leucocephala Giant K8 seeds, White Leadtree, White Popinac, Jumbay, Leadtree, Haole Koa,~ bulk wholesale seed. It forms dense monospecific stands and threatens native plant communities, especially in oceanic islands. It is a valuable food source for grazing animals, such as goats, especially during dry spells. Biological Control, 65(3):322-329. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964413000649, Xuan TD, Elzaawely AA, Deba F, Fukuta M, Tawata S, 2006. Leucaena leucocephala (leucaena); subsp. Schiedea hookeri (no common name). Proceedings of a workshop Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania, 10-14 October 1994. Sesbania tomentosa (ohai). Bray RA, 1994. Crop Science, 15(6):885-886. of coolest month > 18C, > 1500mm precipitation annually, Af - Tropical rainforest climate - > 60mm precipitation per month, Am - Tropical monsoon climate - Tropical monsoon climate ( < 60mm precipitation driest month but > (100 - [total annual precipitation(mm}/25])), As - Tropical savanna climate with dry summer - < 60mm precipitation driest month (in summer) and < (100 - [total annual precipitation{mm}/25]), Aw - Tropical wet and dry savanna climate - < 60mm precipitation driest month (in winter) and < (100 - [total annual precipitation{mm}/25]), B - Dry (arid and semi-arid) - < 860mm precipitation annually, BS - Steppe climate - > 430mm and < 860mm annual precipitation, BW - Desert climate - < 430mm annual precipitation, C - Temperate/Mesothermal climate - Average temp. Lana'i Plant Cluster Recovery Plan. 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. Unbeknownst it actually contains trace amounts of toxin that causes certain The Plants of Saint Lucia (in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean). 2020 Jun 19;9(6):766. doi: 10.3390/plants9060766. 758. Leucaena Psyllid: Problems and Management. Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) WebLeucaena is a New World genus of 22 species in the legume family (Fabaceae), subfamily Mimosoideae. Oka IN, 1990. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Bwa yo: important trees of Haiti. The Leucaena Network and the Australian red-meat industry take the potential weed risk of Leucaena very seriously. Proceedings of a Workshop in Bogor Indonesia. I am not denying that Leucaena can quickly get out of hand and potentially spread throughout a region. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2007. Leaves compound; ; pinnae 1 pair, 2-5.5 cm, with a pair of large sessile leaflets at apex and an odd one much smaller below on outside, all with a gland on rachis at base; stipules spinelike, ca. keys.lucidcentral.org. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 28(1):69-76; SRIS; 11 ref. To get rid of Leucaena Leucocephala, you have to repeatedly remove all instances of the plant. Leucaena Research Reports, 7(2):35-38. Reading, UK: School of Plant Sciences, Unversity of Reading. Manidool C, 1983. They are easily identified by their clustered leaves, made up of tiny leaflets. There are approximately 12 pairs of lanceolate shaped leaflets each about 9-12 mm long, 2-3.5 mm wide. Lower Keys marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris hafneri). National list of invasive and potentially invasive plants in the Republic of Cuba - 2011. Biological control of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) Singh P, Fasih M, Prasad G, 1981. In: Leucaena Research in the Asian-Pacific Region. Proceedings of the first national symposium 'New crops (research): development, economics', Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 23-26 October 1988. Would love to see some pics of the inflorescence and phyllodes. Proceedings of a Workshop, Singapore. Eng. As a kid, I remember watching an elderly neighbor painstakingly uproot small plants, referring to them by names I dare not repeat, even to this day. In: USDA-NRCS, 2019. https://plants-archive.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/leucaena-leucocephala 488, 1-17; 9 ref. 166, 29pp. The infestation of L. leucocephala in Yoron Island. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin, 41(1):3-13; 38 ref. University of Florida, Leucaena germplasm collections, genetic conservation and seed increase. Hughes CE, 1989. Delhi, India: International Book Distributors. 8600 Rockville Pike Agroforestry Systems, 30(1/2):105-124; 59 ref. guilas, Murcia, Spain. Mimosine blocked cell division of protoplasts from Petunia hybrida hort. Weeds of Australia, 2012. There are no known mechanical controls for lead tree. However, if underused or poorly managed, it can be a source of headache to farmers and the country as a whole. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2015. Lascano CE, Maass BL, Argel PJ, Viquez E, 1995. University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects. Leucaena - Opportunities and Limitations. Prepared under Biodiversity Country Study Report of Saint Lucia. Nakahara L[Nakahara LM], Nagamine W, Matayoshi S, Kumashiro B, 1987. Ornamental uses include windbreaks, shade trees, and erosion control. I know we were talking on my other thread, but the topic direction ended up going towards the mesquite direction due to the extraction i had issues with. Cambridge, Massachusetts , USA: Harvard University Herbaria. Campbell, S., Vogler, W., Brazier, D., Vitelli, J., Brooks, S., 2019. Invasive plant species in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Once they are established, they will take care of themselves. Int. Plants (Basel). Proceedings of a Workshop in Bogor Indonesia. Ciesla WM, Nshubemuki L, 1995. Camptomeris leaf spot on Leucaena spp. Crop Science, 7: 140-143. WebLeucaena leucocephala is the familiar leucaena throughout the lowland tropics on less acid soils, known by a hundred vernacular names. Found in Southern Florida, including the Florida Keys, lead tree can be seen along roadsides and hammock margins in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Sherman M, Tanashiro M, 1956. Proceedings of a workshop on biological and genetic control strategies for the leucpna psyllid, November 3-7 [1986], Molokai and Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by NFTA and Winrock International-F/FRED. Lenne, J. M., 1980. Leucaena Psyllid: Problems and Management. Manila, Philippines: Dept. New tree crops from interspecific Leucaena hybrids. Keywords: Poon Saan, Christmas Island, Australia, April 2011. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2011. Leucaena Psyllid: Problems and Management. and K. Craddock Burks. Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. Tropical Pest Management, 37(3):281-289. In: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1998. Invasive alien woody species in Pacific island forests. Insects feeding on Kubabul, Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) lanaiense, Lanai sandalwood ('iliahi). (Lista nacional de especies de plantas invasoras y potencialmente invasoras en la Repblica de Cuba - 2011). Leucpna Research Reports, 3:25. If available, you can collect seeds from dry pods on a nearby tree. The branches are routinely pruned, and leaves are used as mulch. Verma S. A review study on Leucaena leucocephala: A multipurpose tree. Inform the public to refrain from purchasing, propagating, or planting lead tree due to its invasive tendencies. Allelopathy of Knotweeds as Invasive Plants. Alley cropping maize (Zea mays) and leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) in southern Nigeria. Neser S, 1994. Bambaradeniya CNB, Ekanayake SP, Gunawardena J, 2001. of coldest month > 0C and < 18C, mean warmest month > 10C, Cf - Warm temperate climate, wet all year - Warm average temp. Starch is absent from a number of the species [61, 65], including L. leucocephala, although it was reportedly 1.3% in the seeds [24]. Introduced globally and especially from the 1960s as a miracle tree, to produce a valuable animal fodder and fuelwood while also being fast-growing and tolerant to drought and poor soils, it quickly became regarded as an invasive species in Asia, Australia and Pacific islands and elsewhere. This datasheet on Leucaena leucocephala covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Economics, Further Information. Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe. Research Bulletin, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, No. de Wit is an accepted name. Colorado, USA: Westview Press, 207-233. Diseases of Leucaena species. de Wit, with a new combination. Economic Botany, 50(2):167-181; 26 ref. i should also have mentioned in post 149 that it also occurs in India and a few other parts of asia.. ..i meant it's introduced to asia..is native central america and naturalized in hawaii..i think your ID was good!