Traditional uses of gliricidia in Sri Lanka
Various uses of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp. in Sri Lanka are reviewed. It is one of the most widely used shade trees and windbreak species in tea plantations. Gliricidia also provides shade in many cacao, coffee and forest plantations. Other uses include green manure for coconuts and rice, support for pepper vines, ornamental plantings, firewood, living fences, cattle fodder, and rat poison.
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Format: | biblioteca |
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Honolulu, Hawaii (EUA), NFTA, 1987
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Subjects: | USOS, GLIRICIDIA SEPIUM, SRI LANKA, |
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Summary: | Various uses of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp. in Sri Lanka are reviewed. It is one of the most widely used shade trees and windbreak species in tea plantations. Gliricidia also provides shade in many cacao, coffee and forest plantations. Other uses include green manure for coconuts and rice, support for pepper vines, ornamental plantings, firewood, living fences, cattle fodder, and rat poison. |
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