A Review Study on Leucaena leucocephala :A Multipurpose Tree

Authors

  • Sunita Verma  Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan India

Keywords:

Leucaena Leucocephala, Mycorrhiza, Seedling Development, Anticancer Activity, Anti-Proliferative Activities

Abstract

Leucaena leucocephala is a long lived perennial legume tree. It is non-climbing, erect, thornless shrub or small tree, grow in arid and semi arid areas. It is a multipurpose tree, young leaves and seed used as a vegetable. It is used as soil fertility improvement.  Various parts of L. leucocephala have been reported to have medicinal properties. In present paper detailed taxonomic description, photographs, botanical description and its uses are discussed.

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2017-12-31

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Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April-2016

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Sunita Verma, " A Review Study on Leucaena leucocephala :A Multipurpose Tree, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp.103-105, March-April-2016.