Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree

Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree (FOR299/FR367) In Florida, white leadtree is a prohibited species and therefore is not used in commercial applications in the state. However, in its native range it is used as a source of charcoal, fuel, and lumber. It has also been planted as a windbreak for cr...

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Published inEDIS Vol. 2012; no. 10
Main Authors Andreu, Michael G., Friedman, Melissa H., Northrop, Robert J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 31.10.2012
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FR367
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Summary:Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree (FOR299/FR367) In Florida, white leadtree is a prohibited species and therefore is not used in commercial applications in the state. However, in its native range it is used as a source of charcoal, fuel, and lumber. It has also been planted as a windbreak for crops such as coffee and cocoa, and some ranchers use the tree as a source of both shade and forage for cattle, with the pods being an excellent source of protein. In addition, as white leadtree forms a well-developed taproot, it has been planted to assist with erosion control. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr367
ISSN:2576-0009
2576-0009
DOI:10.32473/edis-fr367-2012