Leucaena leucocephala

(Lam.) de Wit

Lead Tree

GUUnrankable Found in 1 roadless area NatureServe Explorer →
GUUnrankableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.132889
Element CodePDFAB28010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusLeucaena
Other Common Names
Koa Haole (HAW) Tangan-tangan (OTHER) white leadtree (EN) White Leadtree (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date2002-09-10
Change Date2002-09-10
Edition Date1995-04-24
Edition AuthorsBroaddus, Lynn; Shirley Keel., rev. Maybury (2002).
Rank Reasons
Native range is uncertain; possibly the midlands of southern Mexico and the West Indies. Introduced/escaped, especially in urban areas of the southern U.S.
Range Extent Comments
Thought to be a native of the New World; presently pantropical (Isely, 1990).
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNA
ProvinceRankNative
ArizonaSNANo
FloridaSNANo
TexasSNANo
HawaiiSNANo
GeorgiaSNANo
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (1)
Puerto Rico (1)
AreaForestAcres
Mameyes AreaCaribbean National Forest11,150
References (4)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  2. Little, E., Jr. & Wadsworth, F. 1964. Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 548 páges.
  3. Little, E.L., Jr. 1979. Checklist of United States trees (native and naturalized). Agriculture Handbook No. 541. U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C. 375 pp.
  4. National Research Council. 1980. Firewood Crops: Shrub and Tree Species For Energy Production. National Academy of Sciences. Washington, D.C. 236 Págs.