Leucaena diversifolia
Leucaena diversifolia
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Leucaena
- Species:
- Leucaena diversifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs rapidly after treatment.
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