Leucaena salvadorensis

Leucaena salvadorensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the tropical parts of El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

It was first published in N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl. vol.23 (Issue 2) on page 125 in 1928.

Habitat
It is found at an altitudes of 200 - 1000 m above sea level.

Uses
The wood of the tree is an excellent source of firewood because it is so dense and can be easily split and dried.

It is also a good source of local timber.

Other sources

 * Hellin JJ, Hughes CE. 1993. Leucaena salvadorensis: conservation and utilization in Central America. Serie Miscelanea de CONSERFORH 39-21/93.
 * Hong TD, Linington S, Ellis RH. 1996. Seed storage behaviour: a compendium. Handbooks for Genebanks: No. 4. IPGRI.
 * Hughes CE. 1998. Leucaena; a genetic resources handbook. Tropical forestry Papers No. 37. Oxford Forestry Institute, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford and Department for International Development.