Leucaena leucocephala subsp. glabrata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 9-12 m high. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaves are alternate and 17-19 cm long by 12-20 cm wide with leaflets along the stalk. The pod is 12-19 cm long by 17-21 mm wide. The seeds are oval and 7-8 mm long by 5 mm wide.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, East Africa, Mexico, North America, South America, Uganda

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw when green.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guaje

Synonyms

Leucaena blancii Ram.Goyena; Leucaena glabrata Rose;