Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree
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...
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2012-10-01
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| description | 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.
FOR299/FR367: Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree (ufl.edu)
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| spelling | doaj.art-ec12e64797eb4330b9ed713d3daf47f72024-04-23T04:48:11ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092012-10-01201210Leucaena leucocephala, White LeadtreeMichael G. Andreu0Melissa H. Friedman1Robert J. Northrop2University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaIn 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. FOR299/FR367: Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120285FR367 |
| spellingShingle | Michael G. Andreu Melissa H. Friedman Robert J. Northrop Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree EDIS FR367 |
| title | Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree |
| title_full | Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree |
| title_short | Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree |
| title_sort | leucaena leucocephala white leadtree |
| topic | FR367 |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120285 |
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