Leucaena leucocephala subsp. glabrata
White Leadtree
Also known as: Leucaena blancii Ram.Goyena +1 more
- Leucaena blancii Ram.Goyena
- Leucaena glabrata Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Leucaena leucocephala subsp. glabrata (commonly known as White leadtree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Leucaena leucocephala, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, 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)
Algeria, Baleares, Bolivia, Canary Is., Colombia, Cyprus, Galápagos, Gulf of Guinea Is., Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Palestine, Portugal, Queensland, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Uganda, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
Base Species & Variations