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Fence Post Tree

Gliricidia sepium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Gliricidia

About

Gliricidia sepium, often simply referred to as Gliricidia (common names: quickstick, mata ratón; cacao de nance, cachanance; piñon Cubano in the Dominican Republic; madreado in Honduras; kakawate in the Philippines; madre xacao or madre de cacao in the Philippines and Guatemala; and madero negro in Nicaragua); wetahiriya in Sinhala ,is a medium size leguminous tree belonging to the family Fabaceae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fence Post Tree?
The scientific name of Fence Post Tree is Gliricidia sepium.
What is the conservation status of Fence Post Tree?
The Fence Post Tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Fence Post Tree belong to?
Fence Post Tree belongs to the genus Gliricidia.