Leucaena diversifolia
Red Leucaena, Upland Koa Haole
Also known as: Acacia diversifolia Schltdl. +4 more
- Acacia diversifolia Schltdl.
- Leucaena brachycarpa Urb.
- Leucaena diversifolia subsp. diversifolia
- Leucaena laxifolia Urb.
- Leucaena pulverulenta var. brachycarpa (Urb.) Zárate
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Leucaena diversifolia (commonly known as Red leucaena or Upland Koa Haole) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Windward Is.