Scientific Name :Leucaena leucocephala Vernacular Name :Losena Family name :Mimosaceae Geographic Distribution :Cultivated in most area of Rwanda to fight against Erosion.
Botanical Description Shrub or tree which may reach 5 – 220 m of height. Simpervirent leaves which shut while it is warm, bepinnate with oblong – lanceolate folioles. Presence of a gland at the first two leaflets. Reddish or white flowers. Flatten pods.
Medicinal Use In northern Rwanda, the seeds and the leaves are used to produce a medicine that curesStomachache. In East African countries, a decoction of the roots is taken as a remedy of chest pains. It is also for magical purposes. The roots are burned and the aash is rubbed into cuts on hands and face as a kind of protection against misfortunes.
Other Use Fodder for animal, Green manure, support the talus, Improving the soil, support
