Leucaena
Leucaena leucocephala
A fast-growing leguminous tree widely used for fodder, green manure, timber, and agroforestry systems.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
20-32°C (absolute 10-42°C)
Rainfall
600-3000mm (absolute 250-5000mm)
Altitude
2100m
Soil pH
6-7.7 (absolute 5-8.5)
Soil types
Wide soil tolerance; prefers well-drained soils.