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The difference between Acacia and Leucaena

Marie Schrader
2020-07-23 08:46:13
Both Acacia and Leucaena can play the role of landscaping and environmental beautification, and can also be cultivated in the family courtyard. They are very ornamental trees. However, there are many differences between the two plants in terms of morphology, flower type and other aspects. Let's take a look at the differences between the two plants.

I. The difference between leaves

The leaves and shapes of Acacia and Leucaena are also quite different. There are about 20 pairs of leaves in a very small number of Acacia, while the number of leaves in a relatively large number of acacia is only a dozen pairs. Acacia is a small tree plant, about 2-4 meters high, bark is brown and rough. There are many branches, and the spur is about 2 cm long. Leucaena is a deciduous tree plant, which can grow up to 16 meters. Its branches are small and angular.

The difference between flowers

The flowering time of Leucaena and Leucaena is also different. Acacia usually grows leaves after flowering, while the order of flowering is the opposite, and the leaves of Acacia grow out before flowering. There is also a difference in the color of the flowers when the two plants bloom. The flowers of Acacia are golden yellow, while the flowers of Acacia are pink or white.

The difference between pods

The pods of Acacia and Leucaena are also very different. The color of acacia's pods is brown and cylindrical, with a length of about 3-7 cm and a width of 8-15 mm. The pods of Albizzia are long strips, 9-15 cm in length and 1.5-2.5 cm in width. There are small soft hairs on the tender pods.

4. Differences in seedling raising methods

There are also differences between the seedling raising methods of Leucaena and that of Leucaena. There are two seedling raising methods of Leucaena, one is nutrition bowl and the other is nursery. The only way to raise seedlings of Leucaena leucocephala is nutrition pot. Nutrient bowl seedling is a kind of nutrient soil which is made up of peat soil or turf soil after being sifted and evenly mixed with fertilizer. Adding a small amount of trace elements to the nutrient soil can prevent the diseases and pests in the soil from damaging the seedlings and ensure the healthy growth of the seedlings. Nursery nursery seedlings: nursery seedlings should be raised in a relatively thick loam or sandy soil facing the sun and convenient for drainage and irrigation.

Acacia flower

5. The difference of medical value

Acacia has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. Huan has a good therapeutic effect on neurasthenia caused by forgetfulness and chest tightness.

The above points are the differences between the two plants that I summarized. I hope they can help you.

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