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Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit

Appearance: Leucaena leucocephala is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 16 ft. (5 m) in height.
Foliage: The bipinnate leaves are about 10 in. (25 cm) long. There are approximately 12 pairs of lanceolate shaped leaflets each about 0.35-0.47 in. (9-12 mm) long, 0.08-0.14 in. (2-3.5 mm) wide. Leaflets are oppositely arranged.
Flowers: Flowers grow clustered on the end of branches. Individual flowers are white, turning brown with maturity.
Fruit: Leucaena leucocephala is a prolific seed producer. The dark brown seed pods are flat, roughly 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) long, with about 20 seeds. Seeds are glossy brown, oval, flat, 0.24 in. (6 mm) long.
Ecological Threat: In areas where Leucaena leucocephala is considered an invasive weed, it will form dense thickets and displace the native vegetation. Disturbed, cleared areas, coastal strands, outskirts of forests and canopy gaps are some locations regularly invaded by Leucaena leucocephala.

Invasive Species Management Plans for Florida - University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

Flower(s)
Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
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Foliage Flowers and foliage.
William M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management International, Bugwood.org
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Stand Fuelwood planting near Morogoro.
William M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management International, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s) Tree with pods
Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
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Foliage
Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s) Voucher 060405 34
Forest and Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org
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Feature(s) Voucher 060405 34
Forest and Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Forest and Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s)
Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
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