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Inga edulis: a tree for acid soils in the humid tropics
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NFTA 93-04, September 1993A quick guide to nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Inga is a large genus of leguminous trees native to the American humid tropics. Inga edulis, the best known of the Inga species, is popular with agroforesters for its rapid growth, tolerance of acid soils and high production of leafy biomass […]
Honey Mesquite: A Multipurpose Tree for Arid Lands
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NFTA 90-07, December 1990 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Native to North America, Prosopis glandulosa Torrey is a small to medium-sized tree, 3-7 m tall with two recognized varieties. Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana grows primarily in the deserts and drylands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico […]
Hippophaë rhamnoides: an NFT valued for centuries
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NFTA 93-02, June 1993 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Hippophaë rhamnoides L., commonly known as sea buckthorn, is an arborescent shrub of wide adaptability distributed throughout more than 20 countries of Europe and Asia. The species has a history of utilization that goes back at least 12 centuries. […]
Guazuma ulmifolia: widely adapted tree for fodder and more
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FACT 97-02, January 1997 A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world A small to medium-sized tree, Guazuma ulmifolia is widely distributed throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. The wood is used for posts, general carpentry, light construction and charcoal. It is an important source of livestock fodder in many […]
Growing Gliricidia
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A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Gliricidia sepium trees will fully repay your efforts to obtain uniform germination and good establishment. Like other trees, initial gliricidia establishment is slow, and “tender loving care” is advisable during this period. 1. Seed Source/Provenances. Preliminary results of provenance evaluations indicate that NFTA […]
Grevillea robusta – a versatile and popular tree for farm forestry
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FACT 98-05, September 1998 A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world Grevillea robusta A. Cunn. ex R.Br., commonly known as Silky Oak or Silver Oak, has gained widespread popularity in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical highland regions of many countries, originally as a shade tree for tea and coffee and more recently […]
Gliricidia sepium – the quintessential agroforestry species
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FACT 98-04, June 1998 (updates NFTA 86-06) A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world Gliricidia sepium is a versatile, fast-growing tree favored by farmers for living fences, fuel, fodder, green manure, shade, support for crops, and erosion control. Common names include madre de cacao, mata ratón, palo de hierro, cocoite (Central America), […]
Flemingia macrophylla – A Valuable Species in Soil Conservation
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NFTA 89-04, September 1989 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world The slow decomposition rate of its leaves, along with its dense growth, moderate drought tolerance, ability to withstand occasional flooding, and coppicing ability, make Flemingia macrophylla especially useful for mulching, weed control, and sod protection. BOTANY: Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.) […]
Faidherbia albida – inverted phenology supports dryzone agroforestry
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NFTA 95-01, January 1995 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world The African winterthorn is famous for its unusual phenology. It sheds its leaves with the rains and is green during the dry season, favoring crop production beneath its canopy and re ducing the need for a fallow period on […]
Erythrina variegata – more than a pretty tree
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NFTA 94-02, January 1994 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Erythrina variegata is a showy, spreading tree legume with brilliant red blossoms. Commonly known as the ‘Indian coral tree’ in Asia or ‘tropical coral’ in the Pacific, this highly valued ornamental has been described as one of the gems […]