Leucaena diversifolia

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands to Midlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Coppicing and pruning No Evergreen Rwanda
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Rwanda 600-3500 18-30 30-1500 Prefers slightly acid, fertile soils but is tolerant of leached soils
Kinyarwanda
Resena
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Ecological Services PROTA
Fabaceae Firewood, Timber for construction, Fodder, Gums/Resins Cropland boundary, Along soil conservation structures, Lake/ river shores Leucaena diversifolia Soil erosion control, Soil fertility improvement through nitrogen-fixing, Soil fertility improvement through mulch/ leaves, Wind break
Origin Location
Exotic Bugesera