Name
Leucaena, River Tamarind
Family
Mimosaceae
Category
Shrub
Scientific Name
Leucaena leucocephala
Fuvahmulah Name
އިޕިލް އިޕިލް
Local Name
އިޕިލް އިޕިލް
Distribution
Frequent in Dhandimagu Area and Common in Bandaara Area.
General Uses
Improve soil, firewood, timber, erosion control
Additional Notes
Highly invasive species, but an excellent soil fixing plant (under controlled conditions)