Leucaena trichodes

Leucaena trichodes

Native to:
Colombia | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Peru | Venezuelan Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Leucaena
Species:
Leucaena trichodes

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously after fire; seeds germinate readily in post-fire conditions.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat.

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