Leucaena leucocephala
Species
Also called Jumbay, white leadtree, river tamarind, ipil-ipil, white popinac, coffee bush, lead tree, Cassie
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Leucaena leucocephala is a small tree” — Leucaena leucocephala - Wikipedia
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“reaching maturity in about 2-3 years” — Leucaena Leucocephala Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Maintain consistent moisture, especially during the initial establishment phase.” — Leucaena Leucocephala Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
“Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0), Slightly alkaline (7.0–7.5)” — How to Care for white leadtree (Leucaena leucocephala)
“9–11” — How to Care for white leadtree (Leucaena leucocephala)
“Space seeds 3-4 feet (1 meter) apart.” — Leucaena Leucocephala Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
“growing up to 7–18 metres (23–59 ft)” — Leucaena leucocephala - Wikipedia
“If starting from seed, opt for fresh, viable seeds for higher germination rates.” — Leucaena Leucocephala Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
“After planting, water the area deeply to settle the soil and ensure good root contact.” — Leucaena Leucocephala Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
“Its elongated and flattened pods (8-18 cm long and 2 cm wide) turn brown or reddish-brown as they mature.” — Leucaena
“The young pods are edible” — Leucaena leucocephala - Wikipedia
“In the 1980s, a widespread loss in Southeast Asia was due to pest attack by psyllids” — Leucaena leucocephala - Wikipedia
“Dyschoriste, Dyschoriste nagchana Dyschoriste depressa, Tree, Cockspur coral tree, Herb, Hairy commelina, Tree, Golden Trumpet Tree” — Leucaena
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Leucaena leucocephala
- Fact sheet: 13 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian