Leucaena leucocephala

(syn. Acacia glauca, Leucaena glabrata, Leucaena glauca, Leucaena latisiliqua), koa haole, leucaena, false koa, leadtree, ipil-ipil (Philippines), lamtoro (Indonesia)

• Family Fabaceae (Mimosoideae).
• Native to southeastern Mexico. Introduced to Hawaii after 1864.
• Wood managed for fuel or charcoal and as a green manure for tea and coffee plantations. Leaves used as fodder for ruminants.
• Weed Risk Assessment Score: 15 (HIGH RISK) NOT RECOMMENDED for introduction to new areas in Hawaii or the Pacific. Chemical control methods available from Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas.

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