Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
164370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 442 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163699

Common Names

  • Esculent Leucaena
  • Esculent Leadtree
  • Esculenta Leucaena

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Synonyms

  • Acacia esculenta Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Mimosa esculenta Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Leucaena confusa Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Leucaena doylei Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Mimosa esculenta Pav. ex Benth. [invalid]

Description

Leucaena esculenta (also called Esculent Leucaena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 10 meters. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucaena esculenta is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a soil-improving crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucaena esculenta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucaena esculenta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can also be propagated by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Leucaena esculenta

Leucaena esculenta is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with well-drained soils.

Leucaena esculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucaena esculenta?

Leucaena esculenta

What is the common name of Leucaena esculenta?

Edible Leucaena

What is the natural habitat of Leucaena esculenta?

Dry open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.