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LELE10

Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit
Family Name: Fabaceae Lindl. - Pea family
Common Name: white leadtree
Symbol: LELE10
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:56 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Tree
  • Shrub

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU FACU FACU FACU UPL

Species Range Map