| Gliricidia maculata | |
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| Flowers | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Gliricidia |
| Species: | G. maculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Gliricidia maculata | |
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Gliricidia maculata is a species of fast-growing leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to southeastern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.[1] It is often considered a synonym of Gliricidia sepium and shares many of its common names and uses.[2] It is used to provide shade for growing tea, coffee, and cocoa, as a green manure, as a forage, particularly for goats and sheep, and in living fences.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Gliricidia maculata (Kunth) Steud". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Heuzé, V.; Tran, G. (11 May 2015). "Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium)". Feedipedia – Animal Feed Resources Information System. Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Falvey, J. Lindsay (1982). "Gliricidia maculata—A Review". International Tree Crops Journal. 2: 1–14. doi:10.1080/01435698.1982.9752735.