Differences between Leucaena leucaena and Acacia

1. Different appearance

Leucaena leucaena: It is evergreen, thornless, an upright shrub or small tree. The plant is 6 cm tall and occasionally has doubly pinnate leaves, with 4 to 8 pairs of pinnae and 10 to 15 pairs of leaflets. The shape is linear-rectangular, with a pointed top, a wedge-shaped base, asymmetrical sides of the midrib, and a relatively light color on the back. The inflorescence heads are axillary and ball-shaped. In addition, its flowers are also very small, but there are many of them and they are very dense. The petals are white and relatively narrow. It usually grows in tropical or subtropical areas.

Acacia: Although it is also a shrub, it is very tall, reaching a height of 2 to 4 meters. There are many thorns on its branches, and the length of the thorns can reach 1 to 2 centimeters. The compound leaves are bipinnate, with 4 to 8 pairs of pinnae, and each pinna has many leaflets, about 10 to 20 pairs. This is the same as the Leucaena leucophylla, and the leaflets are also linear and oblong. It has a lot of seeds, which are black in color. The petioles are relatively flat and can be arranged vertically, with many sharp spines at the base. The flowers are also relatively small, but the color is light yellow, and occasionally white. It smells very aromatic.

2. Different functions

Leucaena leucophylla: Its tree shape is quite beautiful and can be trimmed at will, it is very elegant and generous. It is often suitable for use in gardens or green walls in towns. In addition, its flowers, fruits and peels can be used as medicine, which can effectively eliminate swelling and pain and stop bleeding. It is generally used to treat coughs and joint pains, and has a very good effect. It can also protect the ecology and green barren mountains.

Acacia: It has many branches and thorns, so it is often used as a hedge. Its wood is also very hard, so it can be considered as a more valuable equipment. In addition, the ingredients contained in its roots and pods can be used as black dye, and can also clear away heat when used as medicine. In addition, the flowers are very fragrant and can be extracted as essence.