🚫 Subabul
❌ Invasive

Subabul

Leucaena leucocephala · Fabaceae

Self-seeds aggressively to form dense single-species thickets on wasteland and forest margins

🌍 Origin: Central America (not native to India)

Why Subabul is a problem

Self-seeds aggressively to form dense single-species thickets on wasteland and forest margins

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What to plant instead

Native nitrogen-fixing trees such as Albizia lebbeck or Vachellia nilotica

Frequently asked questions

Is Subabul invasive in India?

Yes. Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) is considered invasive in India. Self-seeds aggressively to form dense single-species thickets on wasteland and forest margins

Why is Subabul a problem?

Self-seeds aggressively to form dense single-species thickets on wasteland and forest margins

What can I plant instead of Subabul?

Good native alternatives include Babul.

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5, R6. See full references.

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