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species 826 observations

Great Leadtree

Leucaena pulverulenta

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Io Moth, Syssphinx Albolineata, Syssphinx blanchardi, Dot-lined Angle 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Hackberry Agrilus, Agrilus acaciae, Agrilus neoprosopidus, Agrilus prosopidis 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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