Leucaena leucocephala

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Common Name: Tangantangan(Pohnpean)

Habitat: Terrestrial. An intermediate tree-like plant. Found usually in open spaces and clearings, also located no the side of the roads, can be found along the main road connecting Deketik Island to the main Island.

Description: Small to medium size, averaging nine feet in height. Flowers are small, yellowish white, with inflorecent head. Leaf are even pinnately compound with elliptical blades

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