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Leucaena leucocephala, also known as Leucaena glauca is a highly branched small tree or shrub, which belongs to the family Mimosaceae. Leucaena is an evergreen, deep rooted plant, which may grow to heights of 3–15 (max. 20) m with a bole diameter of 10–50 cm and a bole hight to 5 m. L. leucocephala has an upright angular branching, which forms a narrow open crown. The leaves are bipinnate with 6-9 pairs. The leaflets are 9-16 mm long and 2-4.5 mm wide. The self-fertile flowers are white or cream-white. 100–180 flowers per head are forming a globular shape. The pods are 13-18 mm long, flat and brown containing a number of seeds. L. leucocephala is used for a variety of purposes, such as firewood, fiber and livestock fodder.[3]
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Leucaena glauca (L.) Benth.[2] |