Apartment door with a mimisa like tree white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, May 24, 2013Acacia frondosa, Acacia glauca, Acacia leucocephala, Leucaena glauca, Mimosa glauca, Mimosa leucocephala
Jumbay, White leadtree, white popinac
Leucaena leucocephala is a small, fast-growing mimosoid tree native to southern Mexico and northern Central America (Belize and Guatemala), but is now naturalized throughout the tropics. Common names include white leadtree, jumbay, and white popinac. The specific name is derived from the Greek words λευκό, meaning "white", and κέφαλος, meaning "head", referring to its flowers. L. leucocephala is used for a variety of purposes, such as firewood, fiber and livestock fodder.
Leucaena leucocephala, also known as White Leadtree or Jumbay, is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing tree native to Central and South America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in urban areas, roadsides, and waste grounds. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including Doha and the northern parts of the country. It is often considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation and thrive in harsh environments.
Apartment door with a mimisa like tree white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, May 24, 2013
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on a street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, January 31, 2014
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 14, 2014
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Ziyad Bin Eyad Street in Al Doha Al Jadeeda area. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2014
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) near Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 28, 2014
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2014
Gathering of bees on flowers of white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) in area of West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 27, 2014
Fruits of white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2015
Dry seed pods of leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on the ground on extension of Al Kharais Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 20, 2015
Dry pods and seeds of leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on the ground on extension of Al Kharais Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 20, 2015
Flowers of white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2015
Seed pods of white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2015
White leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 2, 2016
Green seed pods of white leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016
Seed pods of leadtree (jumbay, Leucaena leucocephala) on the ground in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2016The Leucaena leucocephala plant was observed in various locations throughout Doha, Qatar, including Musheirib, Al Doha Al Jadeeda, West Bay, Al Luqta, Onaiza, and Dahl Al Hamam Park. The plant was seen growing on streets, in parks, and in other areas, with observations made at different times of the year. Flowers were observed in November and December, while fruits and seed pods were seen in March, April, and May. Bees were also observed gathering on the flowers of the plant in November. Dry seed pods and seeds were found on the ground in April and May, indicating that the plant produces seeds throughout the year. The plant was often seen growing near streets and in urban areas, suggesting that it is tolerant of urban conditions.
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