Leucaena
Leucaena · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Leucaena, is a versatile genus of leguminous shrubs and trees native to the Americas. Renowned for its rapid growth and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, it serves vital roles in agroforestry, livestock nutrition, and traditional medicine, offering significant potential for sustainable agriculture and various therapeutic applications worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LeucaenaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Southern Europe. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the coastal areas of Portugal and Spain. Furthermore, its presence extends to the Balearic Islands within the same Southwestern European zone. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is also established in Italy. Finally, its range reaches the island of Sicilia, completing its Mediterranean footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Leucaena has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Plant & cell physiology
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Leucaena has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Animal reproduction science