The AA plant prefers a climate that is warm and tropical, with moderate to high levels of rainfall. It thrives at altitudes ranging from lowland to submontane regions.
Leucaena
The AA plant, also known as Leucaena spp, is a genus of 10 tree species native to southern North America and Central America. They are commonly used for fodder, fuel, fence posts, and construction. The name "Oaxaca" in Mexico refers to the place where leucaena plants are found.
AA (Leucaena spp)
Mexico
- The leaves of AA (Leucaena spp) are compound and pinnate. - The flowers are small, white, and arranged in dense clusters. - AA belongs to the family MIMOSACEAE, commonly known as the legume family. - The genus Leucaena consists of 10 species of trees. - AA is native to southern North America and Central America. - In their native environments, all species of Leucaena are utilized for various purposes such as fodder, fuel, fence posts, and construction. - The name "Oaxaca" is derived from the Zapotec word "uaxin," which means "the place where leucaena lives."
- Well-drained soil - Loamy soil - Sandy soil - Clay soil - Alkaline soil - Acidic soil
Family: MIMOSACEAE
A genus of 10 species of trees native to southern North America and Central America. The Mexican state of Oaxaca comes from the Zapotec word "uaxin" which means "the place where leucaena lives". In their native environments all species are used to some extent for fodder, fuel, fence posts and construction.