Leucaena greggii
Leucaena greggii
- Native to:
- Mexico
Liliana Ramírez-Freire (www.inaturalist.org),José Gerardo Velasco (www.inaturalist.org),Andrea Villarreal Rodríguez (www.inaturalist.org),Andrea Villarreal Rodríguez (www.inaturalist.org),Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1897; Faxon, Charles Edward, 1846-1918,Parrotta, John A,Oscar Pérez-Flores (www.wikidata.org),Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004,Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911,Horsley, Stephen B,Horsley, Stephen B,Pringle, Cyrus G.(Cyrus Guernsey),1838-1911,author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Leucaena
- Species:
- Leucaena greggii
- USDA Symbol:
- LEGR24
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown after fire; typical of Chihuahuan Desert shrubs adapted to occasional fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification by hot water treatment or mechanical nicking improves germination. Seeds germinate readily after scarification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI