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Leucaena pulverulenta
Leucaena pulverulenta (Schltdl.) Benth.
Great Leadtree, Mexican Leadtree, Great Leucaena, Tepeguaje
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LEPU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 55 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Southmost Texas south to Chiapas in southern Mexico
Native Habitat: Streamsides, river banks
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Showy, Attractive, Blooms ornamental, Shade treeUse Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 298 - Field Guide to Texas Trees (1999) Simpson, B.J.Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Leucaena pulverulenta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leucaena pulverulenta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leucaena pulverulenta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-15Research By: TWC Staff